2 x Playworker Vacancy
We currently have the opportunity for 2 Part-Time (25 hours p/week) playworkers to join our team on a permanent basis to work in our busy Out of School club.
The successful candidate will be required to work 7:15am – 9am and 2:45pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours are offered during school holidays.
The successful candidate must have experience of or be able to demonstrate:
• A good understanding of the playwork/EYFS
• Involvement in the planning of out-of-school club activities
• Lead and or support safe, creative, and appropriate play opportunities for a range of different age groups
• Willingness to undertake training opportunities
• Care for the everyday needs of children and help to ensure a safe and secure setting
Experience
We are looking for a committed, self-motivated person who enjoys providing high-quality childcare to children. You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
A Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in playwork/childcare/early years is desirable but not essential.
Location: Kool Kids OOSC York | Organisation: Kool Kids
Salary: £16,523 | Job type: Part time | Hours: 25
Benefits:
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 3 days gifted closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional leave awarded for length of service
• Free Childcare for employees with children attending the host school (discount applies to contracted days only).
• Employer contributions into a pension fund
• Free onsite parking
• Yearly Flu Vaccination Voucher
• Financial support with training qualifications
• Access to training FOC including First Aid, Food Safety, Moving and Lifting, Safeguarding, plus many other sessions based around children’s care, learning and development
• Subscription to Sovereign Health and an employee assistance programme offering discounted medical treatment and including a confidential employee helpline
• Provision of a paid staff uniform
Closing date: 14-08-2026
How to apply:
To apply please request an application pack from the manager Lauren Peirse by emailing [email protected].
Web link: Click here
Reference: KK Playworker x 2
Category:
Children and Young People