Playworker (Wraparound Care)
Posted on 19 September 2025
* Salary £26,824 pro rata (£13.90 per hour)
* Contract Term Time - Permanent
* Closing Date Apply by 6 October 2025
Location
Downs Infant School, Ditchling Road, Brighton
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Job Summary
* Job reference
orbis/TP/387386/45610
- Positions available
1
- Working hours
Hours to be confirmed: Initial contract for Mondays am but with likelihood of additional hours on offer
- Closing date
6 October 2025
- Job category
Support Staff - Education
- Organisation
Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate
BHCC: External
Job introduction
We are seeking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and motivated Play Workers for our new and exciting wraparound childcare provision that is set to launch for the new academic year. This will comprise of a breakfast club AND after school club in our school hall. Working hours will be 7.30am – 8.45am and 2.45pm – 6.15pm, Monday – Friday (term time). We welcome applications from those able to work at the breakfast and/or after school club, or those looking to work on particular days of the week.
Paid weeks per year: inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: As soon as possible
About the role
Responsibilities will vary but include:
* Assisting with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
* Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
* Providing comprehensive care for the children, including safeguarding.
* Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
* Administering first aid when necessary.
* Good communication with all members of the club, with the school, and especially with parents.
* Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
* Monitoring and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment.
Experience required:
* Experience of working with 4 to 8 year olds
* Understanding the varied needs of children and families
* Ability to work as part of a team
Downs Infant School is a large four form entry school, with a maximum of 360 pupils, situated in the popular Fiveways area of Brighton. At Downs Infants, our vision is to create a welcoming, inclusive school community where children are happy and excited about their opportunities. We nurture a culture of wanting to learn, and an 'I can do it' mind-set.
Downs Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging inequality and stereotypes.
Further information can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail .brighton-
If you are not contacted please assume your application was not successful at this time.
Closing date: Midnight Monday 6th October 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 8th October 2025
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: .brighton-
Telephone:
Website:
Additional information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Please note that regrettably, we are unable to provide discounted places for the children of club staff.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.