Job description
Primary School Play Worker
Melksham (SN12 8EQ) Shaw Primary School
Estimated: October 2025 Start Date
Key Details:
* Part-Time employment, 12.5 hours per week (Subject to change)
* Monday-Friday, term-time only (Start/finish times may differ slightly)
* After-School Club (15:00-17:30)
* £ £14.57 per hour (inc. holiday pay & dependant on experience)
* Equipment, resources & uniform
* If your child attends this school, you can bring them along to club for FREE
Please be aware: Due to PH ActiveEd's commitment and responsibility to the Safeguarding of children and young people, we can only accept applicants that are 18 years old or over.
We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Club Assistant to support our established wraparound care club at a small, welcoming village primary school. You'll be working alongside the Club Lead to help deliver a safe, engaging and fun environment for children before and after school.
As we look to grow the club, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, values being part of a close-knit school community, and is keen to contribute to something positive and rewarding.
Your Role:
* Support the Club Lead with daily set-up and delivery of sessions
* Help create a warm, inclusive space where children feel safe and enjoy themselves
* Get involved in games, crafts, and activities that support social and emotional development
* Build positive relationships with children, school staff, and parents
* Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies
What We're Looking For:
* Experience working with children (paid or voluntary)
* A can-do attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive
* Someone who's dependable, approachable, and happy to muck in
* A relevant childcare/playwork qualification is helpful, but not essential – we're happy to support the right person with training
* Paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding qualifications would be a bonus, but training can be provided.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.86 per hour
Work Location: In person