Wraparound Care Playworker - Salcombe CE Primary School
- South Hams
- Part Time
- Grade C5 - £13.26 per hour / £7,968.52 actual, £25,583 FTE

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, West Dorset & Plymouth, is looking to appoint a Wraparound Care Playworker to join the hard-working and friendly team at Salcombe CE Primary School.
This is a new opportunity to start in January and will be fixed term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance.
The position will require you to manage the breakfast club and afterschool club provision for up to 15 children from Reception age to Year 6. The hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 8:35am and 3:20pm – 5:30 pm. We would consider a job share.
The successful candidate will:
- Be reliable
- Resilient
- Have an understanding of the development of children and are able to support young people
- Have an understanding of food hygiene
The following training will be provided for this position:
- Early Years &Childcare: Facilitating childrens’ right to play
- Early Years and Childcare: Introduction to play
- Level 3 safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid
By being part of First Federation Trust, Salcombe CE Primary School employees benefit from extended networking and school to school support, access to the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a staff wellbeing programme.
If you would like to visit the school, please contact 01548 842842.
Our trust started life as a small group of schools in South Devon and our founding schools have been working together since 2006. We have a wonderfully diverse family of 29 primary schools which range from two-class village schools to much larger, urban primaries, which benefit greatly from working collaboratively, sharing collective experience, and providing support and inspiration to one another.
We are driven by our values and committed to providing the best possible education for all the children in our schools. Our vision is that every individual will aspire, flourish and achieve within the heart of their community.
We offer staff the chance to expand on their skills and knowledge, and progress within the organisation. From our partnership with SWIFT Training, which offers Initial Teacher Training with Primary Teacher Training Courses and PGCE, face-to-face training and work experience opportunities, to promoting outstanding career development through our professional development pathways, we support our colleagues at every step of their career.
To find out more visit the website, follow us on X or LinkedIn or get in touch by email or telephone (01626) 244920.
Safeguarding information
First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Apply:
Please apply online by visiting: The First Federation Trust | SAMpeople Recruit
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationSouth Hams
- Work Postcode
TQ8 8AG
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcareEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade C5 - £13.26 per hour / £7,968.52 actual, £25,583 FTE
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
Mon – Friday, 8.00am – 8.35am and 3:20pm – 5:30pm. Fixed term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance.
- Closing Date
04/01/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes
