Achieve4All is looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team, delivering high-quality wraparound care in an OFSTED registered setting at Copplestone Primary School.
Role overview:
As a Play Worker with Achieve4All, you will deliver engaging and varied sessions in an after-school club setting. You will inspire children to enjoy play and creativity in a calm and relaxed environment at the end of the school day. You will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team, with the option to work up to 5 days per week or fewer, depending on your availability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage behaviour effectively, creating a positive and inclusive environment for all children.
2. Deliver sessions in line with the Achieve4All philosophy, ensuring every child has a positive experience.
3. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and school staff.
4. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants at all times, in accordance with OFSTED standards.
5. Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver high-quality provision.
Requirements:
6. Experience working with children (essential).
7. A relevant playwork or childcare qualification (preferred).
8. Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to making a positive difference in children’s lives.
Training provided:
Achieve4All is committed to supporting your professional development. We provide full training in safeguarding and first aid for all staff who do not already hold these certificates. This, along with our ongoing support, ensures you are fully equipped to deliver safe, high-quality sessions and meet all regulatory and OFSTED requirements.
About Achieve4All:
Achieve4All is dedicated to providing outstanding sports coaching and wraparound care to children across Devon and the South West. Our team of experienced coaches and play workers is committed to helping every child achieve their potential through fun, inclusive, and high-quality sessions. We are proud of our strong reputation in local schools and our positive impact on children’s wellbeing and development.
9. Job Types: Part-time, per hour
10. Expected hours: 10 to 15 per week (option to work up to 5 days per week or fewer)
11. Note: Due to continuing growth, there may be opportunities for additional hours
Benefits:
12. Free childcare at the after-school club for staff (subject to conditions)
13. Employee mentoring programme
14. Ongoing training and professional development, including safeguarding and first aid
Experience:
15. Play work or childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/certification:
16. Childcare or Playwork qualification (preferred)
17. Safeguarding and First Aid certificates (training provided, if needed)
Work location:
Copplestone Primary School, EX17 5NX.
If you are passionate about inspiring children through sport and play, and want to be part of a supportive, growing team, we would love to hear from you!