Playworker at Appleton Thorn Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/ATPS/60295
  Location
Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£13.05 - £13.26 Hourly
TCAT School Support Grade 3 (scp 04: £25,185 to scp 05: £25,583 FTE - actual salary dependent on confirmed hours)
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 10th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 20th April 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 20th April 2026
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About this Role

PLAY WORKER – PERMANENT CONTRACT
Start Date: Spring 2025
Hours: Up to 21 hours per week, term time only
(Mon–Wed 7:30–9am and Mon–Fri 3–6pm)
Grade 3: £13.05–£13.26 per hour

Appleton Thorn Primary School is a thriving village school at the heart of its community. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic Play Worker to join our team and support our before and after school provision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe, engaging play and learning activities
  • Prepare and serve breakfast/tea and maintain clean food areas
  • Assist with registers and follow club policies and procedures
  • Ensure safe drop-off and collection of children
  • Communicate relevant information to staff and parents
  • Maintain confidentiality and promote safeguarding at all times

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children (SEN experience desirable)
  • Can support strategies to overcome barriers to learning
  • Is a team player with a positive, enthusiastic approach
  • Is willing to undertake first aid training

We offer:

  • Supportive parents and governors
  • Commitment to your professional development
  • A welcoming and thriving school community, in a beautiful setting
  • Access to TCAT Plus, our employee discounts and wellbeing platform

 

An enhanced DBS check will be required.



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