Playworker; Before & After School Clubs - Term Time

Playworker (Before & After School Clubs) - Term Time Only

Location:

Martlesham Primary Academy, IP12 4SS

Hours:

22 per week to cover Breakfast + After School Club (7:45–8:45am & 3:15–6:00pm, Mon–Fri)

Job Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only

Expected

Start Date:

January 2026

Join our friendly team delivering fun, safe, and engaging activities for primary school children before and after school.

This role is ideal if you enjoy working with children - whether you’re newly qualified, returning to work, or looking for a rewarding term-time role that fits around your family or other commitments.

You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment where children can play, socialise, and feel supported at the start and end of their school day.

• Leading fun and engaging play-based activities
• Supervising children aged 4
  -11 in a school club setting
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good routines
• Ensuring safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are always followed
• Serving snacks and promoting healthy habits
• Working closely with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Supporting children’s wellbeing, including providing age-appropriate personal or intimate care when required, always in line with safeguarding and care policies

• Aged 18 or over (due to insurance and Ofsted regulations)
• Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or play settings
• Confidence supporting structured but fun activities
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Valid (or willingness to obtain) enhanced DBS

• A childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• First Aid, Safeguarding, or Food Hygiene certificates

• Be part of the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare
• Flexible, term-time hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Training and development opportunities
  
  Referral Bonus Scheme – earn bonuses for referring new employees

Applicants must be UK nationals or have an existing right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on their skills, experience, and ability.

Premier Education Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; where appropriate, an enhanced DBS and other checks will be carried out in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you enjoy working with children and want a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your current CV and contact details.