Wraparound Care Playworker

Final date to receive applications: 27 November 2026

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Keynsham

Compensation: £8.00 - £12.71 / hour

Wraparound Care Playworker

Location:

Keynsham, Bristol – St John’s CofE Primary School and Two Rivers CofE Primary School

Hours: 20–24 hours per week, depending on setting

Working pattern: Split shifts covering breakfast and after-school clubs

Contract: Term-time only

Pay: £8.00–£12.71 per hour

Pay is based on the applicable age-related pay bands:

• Aged 16–17: £8.00 per hour
• Aged 18–20: £10.85 per hour
• Aged 21 and over: £12.71 per hour

We’re looking to build our team of Play workers across our wraparound care settings in Keynsham, with opportunities available at one or both of the following schools:

• St John’s CofE Primary School – Charlton Park, Keynsham, BS31 2NB
• Two Rivers CofE Primary School – Fairfield Way, Keynsham, BS31 1GE

As a Wraparound Care Playworker with Premier Education, you’ll help create a fun, safe and inclusive environment for primary school children attending our breakfast and after-school clubs.

Working alongside the Site Lead and wider team, you’ll support children through a range of creative, active and social activities, helping them build confidence, develop friendships and enjoy their time with us.

Working hours and school allocation will be discussed during the recruitment process, with opportunities to work across one or both settings.

• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and inclusive play activities.
• Support the Site Lead with the daily running of the club, including safe collection and handover of children.
• Provide age-appropriate personal or intimate care where required, in line with company policies.
• Set up play areas, prepare refreshments and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and involve children in choosing activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, schools and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS procedures, including reporting concerns and administering first aid where required.

We’re currently welcoming applications from individuals interested in joining our wraparound care teams in Keynsham. This recruitment campaign will help us identify suitable candidates for current and upcoming opportunities across our local settings.

• Experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
• Understanding of how to create safe, fun and inclusive play for children of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children’s wellbeing.
• Warming, patient and encouraging approach to working with children.
• Reliable transport to attend sessions on time, including morning and afternoon shifts.
• Willingness to complete required safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene training, and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Childcare.
• Basic IT skills.

• Work without childcare worries, with free on-site childcare places for our staff
• Term-time hours that fit around your life
• A supportive team and a national network behind you
• Fully funded training and development
• Paid holidays (pro rata)