Playworker (Wraparound Care)

1 week ago

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Brighton & Hove City Council Full time

**Playworker (Wraparound Care)**: Posted on 19 September 2025
- Salary £26,824 pro rata (£13.90 per hour)
- Contract Term Time - Permanent

**Location**:
Downs Infant School, Ditchling Road, Brighton

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**Job Summary**:
- Job reference

orbis/TP/387386/45610- Positions available

1- Working hours

Hours to be confirmed: Initial contract for Mondays 7.30-8.45am but with likelihood of additional hours on offer- Closing date

6 October 2025- Job category

Support Staff - Education- Organisation

Brighton & Hove City Council- Directorate

BHCC: External

**Job introduction**:
**Paid weeks per year**: 44.85 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

**Start date**: As soon as possible

**About the role**:
Responsibilities will vary but include:

- Assisting with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
- Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
- Providing comprehensive care for the children, including safeguarding.
- Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
- Administering first aid when necessary.
- Good communication with all members of the club, with the school, and especially with parents.
- Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
- Monitoring and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment.

Experience required:

- Experience of working with 4 to 8 year olds
- Understanding the varied needs of children and families
- Ability to work as part of a team

Downs Infant School is a large four form entry school, with a maximum of 360 pupils, situated in the popular Fiveways area of Brighton. At Downs Infants, our vision is to create a welcoming, inclusive school community where children are happy and excited about their opportunities. We nurture a culture of wanting to learn, and an ‘I can do it’ mind-set.

Downs Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging inequality and stereotypes.

**Closing date**: Midnight Monday 6th October 2025

**Interview date**: Wednesday 8th October 2025

**Telephone**: (01273) 099854

**Additional information**:
Please note that regrettably, we are unable to provide discounted places for the children of club staff.

**Company information**:
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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