Term-Time Afterschool Playworker: Play-Based Learning, Abingdon

Grade: 5/6 Dependent on experience or qualifications

Contract: Permanent

Start date: 3rd September 2026

Hours of work: 3.00pm -5.00pm, Monday - Thursday term time only

Rush Common is great because:

‘I love playing with my friends’

‘Cooking, I love the cooking’

‘I really enjoyed making paper flowers’

‘We love playing with lego’

‘I like reading, especially outside’

We are looking for candidates with:

Previous experience of working with young children, or a relevant qualification.

Knowledge of safeguarding/child protection procedures is an advantage.

Good communication skills.

An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development.

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an advantage.

Holder of a first aid qualification is an advantage.

Should this opportunity be of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please contact Sue Bennett, BASC Manager for further information.

Contact details are as follows:

Email:

Telephone: 01235 533583.

Rush Common School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well represented groups in the school and Trust.

All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Application forms are available on-line at