Job Advert: Acorns Wraparound Care Play Worker

Wincham Primary School

Nurturing potential, building community.

Job Title: Acorns Wraparound Care Play Workers

Salary: Grade 3 (LA payscale)

Start date 1/9/25 or later, depending on availability.

Hours:

• Permanent Role:10 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks per year), pro rata
• Casual Role: Ad hoc hours, as required, to provide cover for staff absences or increased demand

 Contract Type: Permanent part-time or Casual Start Date: As soon as possible, or by September 1, 2025

About Us:

Wincham Primary School is embarking on an exciting new chapter, taking over the direct management of our popular Acorns before and after-school club from September 2025. This strategic move strengthens our commitment to providing seamless, high-quality wraparound care that is fully integrated with our school's values and fosters a safe, stimulating, and fun environment for our children.

About the Role:

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Play Workers to join our Acorns Wraparound Care Club. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about play, who want to make a real difference in children's lives outside of school hours, either on a consistent part-time basis or with flexible, ad hoc hours to fit around other commitments.

Reporting to the Club Manager/Deputy, you'll be an essential part of our team, helping to create a nurturing and engaging atmosphere for children aged 4-11.

Key Working Relationships:

You will build positive relationships with the children attending the club, their parents or carers, school staff, governors, students, volunteers, and other childcare professionals.

Main Duties Include:

• Activity Support: Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
• Child Care & Safety: Provide comprehensive care for the children, including safely collecting them from school and delivering them to parents or carers.
• Environment Setup: Help set up the play space, including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Refreshments & Hygiene: Assist with providing refreshments and ensuring hygiene, health, and safety standards are met.
• First Aid: Administer first aid when necessary.
• Child Involvement: Consult with children and involve them in planning activities.
• Administration: Help with club administration where necessary.
• Parental Engagement: Encourage parental involvement in the club.
• Communication: Facilitate good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
• Professional Growth: Undertake appropriate and relevant training to support your development.
• Compliance: Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment, adhering to the club’s and school’s policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualities:

• Experience of working with 4 to 11-year-olds.
• Understanding the varied needs of children and their families.
• Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care and equal opportunities.
• Ability to provide and facilitate safe and creative play.
• Good communication skills, with a sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children (as per Para 3.33 of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2024).
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Sound judgment and common sense.

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience of working within a play-based setting.
• Experience of administration.
• Competent in using IT to support play and club administration.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Relevant qualification in childcare/playwork or willingness to work towards this.
• Appropriate child protection training.
• Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Why Join Wincham Primary School?

• Be part of a thriving school community with a strong caring ethos.
• Play a crucial role in providing essential wraparound care for our pupils.
• Benefit from a secure role (for permanent position) or flexible hours (for casual role) within a school setting.
• Access training and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a dedicated, well-resourced classroom space with excellent outdoor facilities.

Application Process:

For an application pack, including a full job description and person specification, please visit our school website at [Insert School Website Link Here] or contact the school office at [Insert School Office Email/Phone Number Here].

We are reviewing applications as they are received and encourage early applications. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Safeguarding Statement:

Wincham Primary School is unreservedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure1 and Barring Service (DBS) check,2 satisfactory references, and relevant pre-employment checks in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th July at 9am. Completed application forms, accompanying letters, and any further questions regarding the role should be emailed to admin@winchamcp.cheshire.sch.uk 

Interviews will be Friday 4^th July.

Wincham Community Primary School places the highest priority on keeping our children safe and consequently the successful candidate will be subject to stringent vetting and enhanced DBS procedures.

M Boot

Headteacher