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Care Club Playworker

Menston Primary School · Ilkley · Bradford

Job description

Join Our Friendly Care Club Team at Menston Primary School

Playworkers needed for an immediate start or for September 2026

Are you caring, enthusiastic and enjoy working with children?
We’d love you to join our supportive team at Menston Primary School’s highly‑regarded before and after school Care Club.

We have a range of permanent and fixed‑term (term‑time only) positions available.

Pay: Grade 2, SCP 3-4 (£12.85-£13.05 per hour) pay award pending

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Our Care Club is a warm, welcoming and well‑established setting for children attending Menston Primary School. We offer:

  • Bright, dedicated playrooms
  • Fantastic indoor and outdoor play areas
  • A friendly, supportive team
  • Full induction and ongoing training
  • Wonderful children who enjoy coming to Care Club

It’s a great place to start or grow your experience in childcare.

Who We're Looking For

You don’t need specific childcare qualifications or experience - just:

  • A caring, positive attitude
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A willingness to learn and develop
  • Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children
  • Experience working with primary-aged children (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not essential

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Working Hours

We have a variety of part‑time roles available. Applicants should be able to work at least two sessions per week.

Tuesday Morning sessions:

  • 7.45am to 9.00am

Afternoon sessions on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:

  • 3.00pm-5.30pm

Specific days, session times and start dates will be confirmed with successful candidates.

What We Offer You

  • A caring, welcoming team
  • Supportive leadership
  • A lovely village school environment
  • High‑quality training
  • A rewarding role where you’ll make a difference every day

How to Apply

In your personal statement, tell us about:

  • Your strengths
  • Your interests
  • Your experience with children
  • How you could contribute to our Care Club

To learn more about our school and Care Club, please visit:
www.menstonprimary.co.uk/parents/care-club

If you’re friendly, motivated and passionate about working with children, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

Note: we are unable to accept CVs

Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safer recruitment including social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the Trust have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.

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About this school

Menston Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–11

Not rated
Pupils
390
Avg teacher salary
£47,922
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.7:1
Academy trust
MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 6NY

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Salary
£12.85 - £13.05 Hourly Pay award pending
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
2 September 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026

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