Salary: £12.65 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 12.5 hours per week - 3:30pm – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: York, North Yorkshire, Crayke CE Primary School

Join Our Growing Team!

Due to the increasing popularity of our Jigsaws Wraparound Club, Crayke CE Primary School is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Playworker to join us in the afternoons. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing and vibrant environment where children aged 4 to 11 can play, learn, and grow safely after their school day.

About the Role:

As a Playworker, you will play a key role in supporting our school’s commitment to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive space for children. You will help create engaging activities, support children’s well-being, and foster a positive atmosphere that reflects our Christian values of Respect, Friendship, Forgiveness, and Determination.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise and engage with children in a variety of creative and stimulating play activities.

• Prepare and provide healthy snacks, encouraging good nutrition.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care.

• Support children’s social and emotional development in line with our school ethos.

• Work closely with the Playleader, Playworker and school staff to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment.

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, building positive relationships.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised play area.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

• Creativity and enthusiasm to make playtime exciting and inclusive.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

• Experience working with children in play or educational settings is desirable.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Ability to support the Christian ethos of our school.

• Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a beautiful rural setting close to Easingwold.

• Be part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to high-quality care.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Contribute to a school community that values kindness, respect, and determination.

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day.

Apply Now!

If you are excited by the prospect of joining our Jigsaws Wraparound Club team and making a positive impact on children’s lives, please send your application to admin@crayke.n-yorks.sch.uk by Friday 23 January 2026.

For more information about our school and the role, please visit our website: www.craykeschool.org

Key Documents

Job Description

Application Form

Key Dates

Closing Date: 23^rd January 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.