MELDRUM AFTER SCHOOL KLUB
Relief Playworker
Meldrum After School Klub (MASK) – based at Meldrum Primary School
Contract: 0-hour (ad hoc relief cover)
Schedule: Flexible – Term-time, holidays, and in-service days
Start/finish times: Based on your availability
About MASK
Meldrum After School Klub (MASK) is a well-established, friendly childcare setting providing high-quality before and after school care and holiday care for primary-aged children.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Relief Playworkers to join our team on a flexible, as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working with children but need adaptable hours to suit your lifestyle.
What you’ll do
- Welcome & handover: Greet children before school and ensure they arrive safely at their entry points; collect them after school and bring them to the club.
- Play & activities: Create fun and engaging sessions with board games, arts & crafts, outdoor games, and sports. (Got a special skill or hobby? Children love learning from you!)
- Learning support: Offer gentle support with reading, homework, or school tasks.
- Outdoor fun: Help children explore and enjoy outdoor play in the school playground.
- Snacks & wellbeing: Prepare and serve healthy after-school snacks in line with Food Standards Scotland guidance.
- Safety first: Follow all health, safety, and safeguarding procedures, including risk assessments.
What you’ll bring (advantageous, not essential)
- Experience working in a childcare or playwork setting
- SVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Playwork (not essential for this role)
- First Aid and Paediatric First Aid certificates
- Food Hygiene qualification
- Safeguarding/Child Protection training
- Knowledge of Health & Social Care Standards and the UNCRC
- PVG and SSSC registration (we can help with this)
If you don’t have all of these yet but have a positive attitude and a passion for working with children — we’d love to hear from you.
Why join MASK
- Total flexibility – work when it suits you
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team
- Work with local families in a trusted, long-standing club
- First consideration for any part-time or full-time roles before public advertising
- SSSC and PVG fees paid
- Access to free e-learning and training resources
Typical Hours & Schedule
Term Time:
Monday to Friday – 07:45–09:15 and/or 14:00–18:00
School Holidays & In-Service Days:
Flexible shifts between 08:00–18:00 (full or half days available)
Your hours can be fully adjusted depending on your availability — perfect for those seeking balance and variety.
Safeguarding
All offers are subject to PVG membership and SSSC registration, in line with our safeguarding and child protection policies.
How to apply
Questions? Call Lauren on 07866 733614
To apply: Submit your CV via Indeed (or phone Lauren for details)
Meldrum After School Klub (MASK) is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldmeldrum AB51 0BF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Which shifts would you be able to work
A) 7.45 - 9.15 (Before School)
B) 14.00 - 18.00 (After School)
C) 8.00 - 13.15 or 12.30 - 18.00 (Holiday Shifts)
D) All of above
- Are you already registered with PVG?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
