Playworker

Join Our Friendly Rain & Shine Team at Talbot Primary School

Playworkers needed for September 2026

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

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

The purpose of this job is:

• To provide care and supervision for pupils out of school hours.

• To assist the team in the delivery of age and need appropriate activities

• Work in partnership with parents, carers and teaching staff to improve access and develop opportunities for children to play whilst promoting their wellbeing.

Please see the attached document for more information.

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.

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

What We Offer You

• A caring, welcoming team
• Supportive leadership
• 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 Rain & Shine

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.