After School Club Play Worker
Whitchurch (Bristol) – Whitchurch Primary School
Key Details
- Part-Time, term-time only
- Hours: 7.5–12.5 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
- Minimum hours: 15:00–16:30
- Hours may extend to 15:00–17:30, depending on pupil numbers
- Pay: £14.46 – £15.13 per hour (including holiday pay, dependant on experience)
- Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18+
- Free PH ActiveEd/PH Camps childcare places (for children aged 4+)
- Start Date: Sept 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Play Worker to join the team at Whitchurch Primary School and help support the continued expansion of our well‑established wraparound care provision.
Due to growing demand from parents, the club is increasing its capacity — and we are seeking someone who can help us deliver a warm, inclusive and engaging after‑school environment for children aged 4–11.
Working alongside an experienced Club Leader, you will help run the daily after‑school sessions, supporting children to relax, play and enjoy a wide range of activities at the end of the school day. You’ll assist with setting up play zones, supervising activities, encouraging positive behaviour, and ensuring every child feels welcome, safe and supported.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys working with children, brings creativity and a caring approach to their work, and thrives as part of a positive school community. Whether you already have experience in childcare or are just beginning your journey working with young people, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Childcare leader with the set-up, delivery and pack-down of sessions
- Help create a warm, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all children
- Engage children in a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities (e.g., games, crafts, creative play)
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff and colleagues
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of all children in the club
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety and behaviour policies at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working in a Primary School environment (desirable)
- A caring, positive and can‑do attitude
- Someone dependable, approachable and happy to get stuck in
- A relevant childcare, play work or teaching assistant qualification (desirable)
- Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding qualifications (desirable - training can be provided)
- The ability to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate
Additional Benefits
- Equipment, resources and uniform provided
- Opportunities to progress within the company via increased responsibility and promotions
- Private Health Care (via Salary Sacrifice)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing internal and external CPD to increase, improve and add to your management and teaching tool kit (annual staff training week, staff development team, internal training modules, first aid and safeguarding training)
About PH ActiveEd
PH ActiveEd are an award-winning primary school PE and School Sports provider in the South-West. In addition to this, we also offer a high-quality school-based wraparound childcare service. We have an ambitious and innovative team with an exciting and aspiring vision for the future to be the best PE, school sports and wraparound childcare provider in the UK.
Starting date: September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Statement
PH ActiveEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunities/EDI Statement
PH ActiveEd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We believe a diverse team makes us stronger and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Right to Work in the UK
PH ActiveEd welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. All successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, in line with current UK immigration legislation.
GDPR/Data Privacy
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.46-£15.13 per hour
Application question(s):
- In a few words, please tell us why you have applied for this role.
- What skills and experience do you have that are relevant to this role?
Work Location: In person
