Playworker, After School Club

Bracknell Forest; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bracknell is hiring motivated and enthusiastic playworkers for their After School Club. The role is part-time during term time for 16.15 hours weekly, focusing on engaging and supporting children. Candidates must be reliable team players who understand the importance of play in children's lives. This position involves a commitment to safeguarding and requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications will be considered upon receipt until the closing date on January 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage, supervise, and support children in the After School Club.
• Involve in the daily running of the club.

Skills

Passionate about play

Team player

Engagement with children

Job description

• Location: Whitegrove Primary School, Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 16.15 hours.
• Closing Date: 31/01/2026 at 12:28
• Reference: Pri/25/327910

We wish to appoint motivated, enthusiastic and reliable playworkers for our very busy After School Club.

Candidates will be passionate about play and understand the essential role it has in children's wellbeing and lives. We are looking for hard-working team players who engage, supervise and support the children and will get involved in the daily running of the club.

Whitegrove Primary School is a large, over-subscribed school in north east Bracknell, where excellence and enjoyment are at the heart of the school’s ethos. We have strong links with the local community and have excellent support from our parents. Our children are well-behaved and eager to learn. We were rated as a ‘good’ school in our most recent Ofsted (March 2022).

Applications will be considered upon receipt, after which suitable candidates will be invited to interview.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.