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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual, committed to developing the best for every child. Breakfast Club offers children a great start to the day: the chance to relax and have fun with friends, as well a nourishing breakfast. It is vitally important to us that the children have an enjoyable start to the day to prepare them for their learning. It is a popular and well-attended club and we are looking for a Play Worker to help it continue to flourish.
We are looking for someone
1. who loves working with children
2. passionate about supporting children to develop whilst having fun
3. creative
4. with empathy and compassion
5. who is a great team-player
6. who can use their initiative.
About the role
Working under the direction of the Breakfast Club Supervisor, the successful candidate will have energy and enthusiasm to ensure that Breakfast at Treetops is a fun and relaxing environment that children want to be part of. You would be responsible for leading games and activities, as well as preparing food for the children. Children will arrive at different times and so you will be welcoming them in and liaising with parents. If you are someone who likes helping children and would be able to organise and supervise a wide variety of different activities then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Trinity Oaks provides high quality education supported by a caring ethos, with a focus on the individual child. We are a one-form entry primary school, also offering pre-school provision for children aged 3 and above. Treetops is available to all Trinity Oaks children aged 3-11.
Our support staff are an integral part of our staff team and this is a great opportunity to work with children from all year-groups in a relaxed environment, developing relationships with parents and having an impact on children across the school.
We can offer
7. Term-time only, part-time hours
8. Established, friendly and professional staff team
9. A positive working environment
10. Relationship-based practices
11. Local Government Pension Scheme
12. Free access to an employee assistance programme
13. A supportive and involved school community
14. A well-resourced school.
Induction, support and training will be provided. An understanding and support of the school’s Christian ethos is essential.
Job details
15. Role: Play Worker in Treetops Breakfast Club
16. Start date: September 2025
17. Salary:Surrey Pay 3. Full-time equivalent (FTE) £24,330 (predicted 2025-26 salary). Actual pro-rata salary for 7.5 hours, 38 weeks a year: £4,248
18. Hours:7.30-9am Monday-Friday during term-time. This position is for 38 weeks (term-time only). Any essential INSET days will be paid in addition to this.
19. Location: Trinity Oaks CofE Primary School, Brookfield Drive, Horley RH6 9NS
20. Contract Type: Permanent, term-time only. Five-days-a-week, part-time.
Please read the supporting ad, job description and person specification for more details. We would ideally like the sucessful candidate to start at the beginning of the academic year, 1st September 2025, or as soon afterwards as possible.
If you are looking for more hours, we do have other positions that we are currently recruiting for that could be worked alongside this role, such as Midday Meal Supervisor, Playworker at After-School Club and there is also a SEN TA position that could work alongside this with some tweaking to hours. Please see those specific ads for more details.
Please note that we reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and make an offer, if successful. We would, therefore, recommend that candidates submit applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced-level check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for the successful candidate. We will also conduct an online check of shortlisted applicants based on guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applications must be made using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted.