Looking for a role with flexible hours where you can play alongside pupils and provide an enjoyable and stimulating environment?

Sonning CE Primary School has a fantastic reputation that is fully deserved. It is a result of high academic achievement combined with our caring and nurturing environment. At Sonning, we aim to equip our children with the skills they need to make positive choices in everything they do, enabling them to live out our vision of "building strong foundations for the years ahead".

Our Ofsted report (July 2025), in which we were graded as Outstanding in every area, described our school as “exceptional” – this is an opportunity to work in an incredibly supportive, dedicated and passionate team.

We are seeking a play worker to work in our wraparound care club. Whether you are a student interested in work outside of college/university hours, you currently work in childcare but want additional hours or a fresh challenge, or you are looking to launch your career in childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Details:

·        You will assist with the day-to-day activities of the club in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities within the framework of the school’s policies and procedures.

·        You will provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the setting.   

·        To ensure the health and safety of children during the sessions.

·        Grade 2 SCP 3 FTE £24,796.00 (Actual salary example: £2,802.00 based on 5 hours a week, term time only)

·        Part time (exact hours to be confirmed but shifts available Monday to Friday between 15:15 and 18:00)

·        Positions available to start as soon as possible.

Additional information: Please be aware that salary arrangements for under 18s will be based on National Minimum Wage for 16-17 year olds at £8.00 per hour.

To apply:

Please apply via the link on our website (vacancies page): www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications: 07.07.2026. Applications will be processed on receipt.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following:

·        A clear passion for working with children and helping them succeed.

·        An understanding of how to support pupils individually or in groups by planning effective sessions.

·        High expectations for standards of behaviour.

·        The ability to work collaboratively, and be a strong and supportive team player.

·        Promote our ethos, vision and values.

In return, we offer:

·        Polite, curious and enthusiastic children.

·        A supportive and friendly staff team

·        Strong relationships with families and the community

·        Opportunities for training and professional development

·        A welcoming village setting.

 We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check. No agencies please.