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Job Title: Before and After School Club Playworker
Salary
£13,834 per annum based on 22.75 hours per week or £13.28 per hr. Can be done as a job share.
Hours
07:30 - 9:00 and/or 15:00 - 18:00
Location
Lickey Hills Primary School, Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, B45 8EU
Permanent
The Role
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery's popular Before and After School Club is looking for play workers to join our dedicated team. You'll help plan and run the club day to day, providing high-quality play and care in an inclusive environment that reflects the school's ethos.
Main Responsibilities
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Daily running of the club
- Set up and tidy the venue, and store resources and equipment securely
- Assist with mealtime routines and hygiene practices
- Collect children each day from the classrooms and welcome them happily and safely into the Hive
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities for groups of children
- Supervise children in the dining hall and on the playground
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Caring for the children
- Create a welcoming, supportive environment
- Help manage behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy
- Support difference and make sure all children have equal access to opportunities
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Safety and compliance
- Follow policies on safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety, security, administration and confidentiality
- Report all concerns to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
- Help keep the environment clean, safe and well maintained
- Demonstrate and support safe use of specialist equipment and materials
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Teamwork and professionalism
- Build positive relationships with colleagues and the wider school community
- Set a good example in punctuality, behaviour and attendance
- Take part in training
- Support the school's aims and ethos
- Help promote the club to keep it successful
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Other
- Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the post
- Consult the Headteacher or Club Manager on any non-routine matters
- Having a current Pediatric First Aid qualification would be desirable.
Skills and Qualities
- Friendly, approachable, and patient
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage groups of children effectively
- Reliability and a commitment to safeguarding children
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Benefits
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Grade 1 salary
For further information please contact
Lucy Trelfer, School Business Manager on 0121 445 1992 or email Office@lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 21st October 2026
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