Park Road Academy Primary School
Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5AP
Headteacher Miss K Hart

Casual After-School Club and Holiday Club Playworker

Application packs including application forms are available from and returnable to:-

recruitment@parkroadacademy.co.uk

Essential:
Applicants must be 18+, hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and had experience working with children 3-11 years.

Desirable:
- Have a current and relevant paediatric first aid certificate

Rate of pay:
Range between National Minimum Wage and £13.47 per
dependant on qualifications and experience

Possible Days and Hours required for After-school Club:

Term-time only: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Holiday Club: Monday - Friday Possible Hours: 7:45am - 2:00pm, 9:00am - 3:00pm or 11:00am - 5:30pm

Reports to: Club Manager and Headteacher

Responsible for: Planning, Care and Safety of children during After School and Holiday Club

Directorate: Park Road Academy Primary School Governing Body

Location: South Trafford / South Manchester / Cheshire

Contract Term: Casual 

Closing Date: Friday 06th February, 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th February, 2026

References will be sought prior to interview.

Appointment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and successful probationary period.

The Trustees and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a After-School Club Lead Playworker to join our dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, committed to achieving the highest standards, to start Monday 23rd February, 2026.

Park Road Academy Primary school is a medium sized school, set in pleasant surroundings.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for working with children
• Be at least 18+ years of age
• hold a relevant level 3 childcare qualification and had experience working with children 3-11years.
• have high standards.
• be a strong team player.
• have excellent communication skills and be able to work positively with children, staff and parents.
• have energy and enthusiasm.
• Have a sense of humour

Park Road Academy Primary School is a Professional Development School. The successful candidate will be offered every opportunity to excel.

As a Playworker - main duties include:

To ensure a safe, inclusive, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children. Playworkers have responsibility for safeguarding, planning high-quality play opportunities and maintaining effective communication with parents, and school staff. 

Safeguarding and Welfare

• To plan, prepare and deliver of high-quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment for all children.
• To ensure that all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and behaviour management policies are implemented consistently.
• To monitor children’s wellbeing and respond appropriately to any concerns, following correct reporting and recording procedures.
• To administer first aid when required and ensure accident, incident and medication records are completed accurately.
• To ensure ratios, registers and collection procedures are adhered to at all times.

Planning and Play Provision

• To plan, prepare and deliver high-quality play opportunities that reflect children’s interests, ages and developmental needs.
• To ensure activities promote social interaction, communication, language development, creativity and independence.
• To consult with children and actively involve them in planning and evaluating activities.
• To oversee the provision of refreshments, ensuring hygiene, nutrition, oral health and food safety standards are met.
• To ensure the play environment is welcoming, stimulating, safe and inclusive.

Care and Inclusion

• To support children in acquiring self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toileting and personal hygiene.
• To follow the school’s intimate care policy where required.
• To promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all children feel valued and supported.
• To carry out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework.
• To work within agreed club, school and local authority policies and procedures at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• To undertake relevant training and keep professional knowledge up to date.
• To ensure the work environment remains healthy, safe and secure.
• To undertake any other duties reasonably required within the grading of the post.

Additional Duties include:

• To work with children individually and in groups, including those aged 3–5 years.
• To support and model good practice for other staff within the school setting when required.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonably be expected, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Park Road Academy Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children: this commitment is reflected in our recruitment process. The position will be offered to a successful candidate on the basis of a cleared enhanced DBS check (previously CRB Disclosure) and suitable professional references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Minimum Wage to £13.47 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person