DBS01162/26 - Out of School Club Play Worker - Benton Dene Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
02/10/2026
Advert End Date:
09/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£20,689 - £21,390 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Benton Dene Primary, Hailsham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8FD
Further Information
Playworker - Out of School Club
Required to start as soon as possible
Benton Dene Primary School is an outstanding National Support School, which shares an inclusive building with Benton Dene School in an innovative educational setting.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated Playworker to join the team within our successful Out of School Club at Benton Dene Primary School.
We wish to appoint a caring, energetic and adaptable Playworker to support the delivery of high-quality wraparound childcare for our pupils. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and can help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can play, learn and develop positive relationships.
The successful candidate will be committed to promoting children's wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour and ensuring that all children have an enjoyable experience before and after the school day and during school holiday provision.
The Role
The Out of School Club operates:
- Breakfast Club: 7.30am to 9.00am
- After School Club: 3.15pm to 6.00pm
- Holiday Club: 8.00am to 5.00pm during school holidays (excluding the Christmas closure period)
The successful applicant will work across these sessions in line with the needs of the provision totalling a minimum of 16 hours per week. Opportunities for overtime and holiday provision available.
Duties will include:
- Supervising and supporting children attending the club.
- Delivering engaging play activities and experiences.
- Supporting children's social, emotional and physical development.
- Preparing and serving snacks and refreshments.
- Maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Following safeguarding, health and safety and club procedures at all times.
- Working effectively as part of the wider team.
Essential Requirements
- Experience of working with children.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable Requirements
- Level 2 qualification in Playwork, Childcare, Teaching Assistant studies or a related field.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Experience of working in a breakfast club, after-school club or holiday club setting.
- Driving licence to support with daily collection of pupils from local school using our own minibus.
Grade 3
16 hours per week
Term Time Plus School Holiday Working
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Closing Date
Friday 9th October at 12 noon
Applications should be addressed to Mrs Julie Jennings by 12 noon o Friday 9th October
Observations and interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th October