Wraparound Playworkers

Sefton; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Liverpool is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Wraparound Team. The role involves creating a welcoming environment for children, leading engaging activities, and supporting structured play that builds confidence and teamwork. Successful candidates will be energetic, creative, and passionate about children’s welfare. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks. Interested applicants can apply by emailing their completed application forms.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Fun workplace culture

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for child-centred care.
• Reliability, commitment, and a team-first mindset.
• Confidence in leading play-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming environment for children.
• Leading fun, engaging activities.
• Supporting structured play to build confidence.
• Collaborating with a supportive team.
• Building positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Positive, enthusiastic personality

Passion for working with children

Reliability and commitment

Creativity in leading activities

Ability to thrive in a busy environment

Job description

St Andrew’s School is part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST). We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resourceful, reliable person for this position within the school. A full job description and person specification is included in the Job Pack.

Join Our Wraparound Team – Where Play Has Purpose and Every Child Shines

Are you the kind of person who brings energy into a room, loves getting stuck into creative activities, and believes that every child deserves a joyful, safe, and inspiring start and end to their school day? If that sounds like you, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re a growing wraparound provision with a strong, supportive team at its heart. As we expand, we’re searching for fun, committed individuals who are passionate about child‑centred care and structured play.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to be
• Leading fun, engaging activities—from crafts and games to outdoor adventures and themed sessions
• Supporting structured play that encourages confidence, teamwork, and imagination
• Working collaboratively with a team that genuinely enjoys what they do
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, enthusiastic personality
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Reliability, commitment, and a team‑first mindset
• Creativity and confidence in leading play‑based activities
• Someone who thrives in a busy, joyful environment

Why Join Us

• A strong, friendly team that supports each other
• A growing provision with opportunities to develop your skills
• A workplace where fun isn’t an extra—it’s part of the job
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s daily lives

If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and commitment to a team that values play, positivity, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

St Andrew’s school safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Safeguarding Procedures.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and barring Service. If successful you will be required to apply to the Criminal Records Bureau for a 'disclosure'. Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.’

An Equal Opportunities Employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date - 20/02/2026

Interviews - To be Confirmed

Start Date - As soon as Possible following Pre Employment Checks

How to apply

Completed application forms to be sent to [e-mail]