Playworker - Breakfast Club & Afterschool

Description:

Job Title: Playworker - Breakfast & Afterschool Club

Location: Bromborough

Pay: £200 per week

Working pattern: breakfast club : Monday to Friday (7:15 to 8:30) & after-school club : Monday, Tuesday (3:00 to 6:00)

Total hours: 12 hours 15 minutes per week

Contract: Starting from September onwards

Your new company

Hays is a leading education recruiter in the Wirral area. We are looking to recruit someone for the role of a Playworker, looking to start in September. We specialise in supporting children day-to-day, placing you in environments where your skills and care make a real impact. With expert guidance and flexible opportunities, Hays helps you grow while shaping young lives.

Your New Role

As a Playworker, you'll support children of a variety of ages in creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where they can learn, play, and develop social skills. You will help plan and supervise activities, encourage participation, and support children's individual needs throughout the day. You'll build positive relationships with children, promoting their confidence, independence, and wellbeing while ensuring they feel included and supported. You may also help manage challenging behaviour by using positive behaviour strategies and creating a fun and nurturing atmosphere.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To become a Playworker, you will ideally hold a relevant childcare qualification or have transferable experience working with children in settings such as schools, nurseries, youth groups, clubs, care settings, sports coaching, or community programmes.

To thrive in this role

You'll need a proactive, enthusiastic, and supportive attitude. You should be confident engaging with children of different ages and abilities, organising activities, and encouraging positive interactions. Strong communication skills, patience, reliability, and the ability to adapt to different situations are essential. A genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing will help you make a positive impact every day.

What You'll Get in Return

You'll receive competitive pay and valuable experience in a supportive and rewarding environment. Plus, you'll be added to the Hays recruitment database, giving you access to future opportunities across education, childcare, and related sectors - helping to keep your career moving forward.You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

£250 reward every time you recommend a colleague
Access to free Professional Development Training
Option to be paid via PAYE
Holiday Pay
Option to pay into a pension schemeWhat You Need to Do Now

If you feel this exciting opportunity is right for you, please click 'Apply Now' to forward a copy of your CV to us. Alternatively, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team for more information. If this role isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to hear from you. Contact us today so we can help you find a childcare or education position that matches your skills and career goals.

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