Breakfast and After School Club Play Worker

Aureus Primary School are seeking inspiring and enthusiastic Playworkers to join their committed and supportive wrap around care team.

Your opportunity 

We have multiple opportunities for term time only playworkers to work within our Breakfast and Afterschool club.  

The successful applicants would need to be able to work either afternoon sessions or both morning and afternoon sessions, please state your preference on your application. 

What we are looking for 

We are seeking adaptable and resourceful individuals to help create a fun and caring environment within our school wraparound provision. Candidates will have previous experience working with children and be somebody who will engage and inspire the children through extra-curricular activities and learning, whilst upholding the values and ethos of Aureus Primary School.  

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying. 

About The Didcot Cluster

Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community 

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. 

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils 
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England 
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity 
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education 

GLF Schools Employment Offer 

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish 

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Work life and family friendly policies 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Career pathways and talent management 
• Access to a staff benefits portal 
• Community and collaboration working model 

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details 

Start Date: ASAP

Morning Working Hours: 7:20am - 8:40am

Afternoon Working Hours: 3:00pm - 5:35pm

Salary: £25,618 FTE. (Hourly rate is £13.65)

Closing Date: 15th September 2026 at 9.30am.Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview Date: TBC