Play Worker

Job Role: After School Club Play Worker.
Required: September 2026 start
Contract type: Temporary initially, with potential to extend due to ongoing requirement
Salary: Grade 3 - £7,505 actual

About us:

St John’s is a large, successful primary academy that is committed to providing an excellent education for its pupils. The academy is located in Essington and attracts pupils from the village and surrounding districts in the Walsall and Wolverhampton area. It caters for pupils from the age of 2 to 11 and has a Before and After School provision. At present there are 705 children on roll and numbers are expected to remain at this level moving forward.

We are seeking an energetic, caring and dedicated individual to join our team as a Play Worker in our After School Club setting.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children and a strong understanding of child development, including children ages 3 to 11.

If appointed, you will work alongside an experienced team and deliver engaging activities to meet the needs of all our children.

This role will start on a temporary contract, with the intention of extending the contract upon review.

How to Apply:

Further details and an application form are available below to download.

It is recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy

Completed applications should be emailed to lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 17th June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 23rd June 2026