Before and After School Club Playworker

Salary: £24,796 pa FTA

£6,614.86 pa Actual

Garde: B3

Contract: Permanent. Term time only (38 weeks)

Hours: 11 hours 45 mins (11.75)

Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, Knaresborough St John's CE Primary School

We require an outstanding and highly motivated playworker to join our hard-working and dedicated before and after school club staff team. We are looking to appoint a Playworker for 11hours and 45 minutes per week to support and supervise children at Kid’s Club. The appointment will be ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and is enthusiastic, motivated and committed to becoming a valued member of our friendly team.

Closing date for applications: 4.00pm Tuesday 8th September 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on this day and candidates will be informed by telephone.

Interviews will be held on Friday 11thSeptember.

Further information

A Job description and application form are available by contacting Alex Hope on 01423 863265or email on View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk. Further information can also be found on the academy website 

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team please email your request for an application form to View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk . Please return your completed application form to Alex Hope at View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk or post to Knaresborough St John’s Primary School, Stockwell Road, Knaresborough. HG5 0JN. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/KSJ/000001131

Key Dates:

Start Date: Monday 14th September 2026

Application Closing Date: 4.00pm Tuesday 8th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday 11th September 2026

Key Documents:

St John’s primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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