Play Assistant (Breakfast/After School) - Casual

Barham CE Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3120-67S
• Posted:01/08/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme Grade A
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:01/09/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 11th September 2026

Advert

Wraparound Care Assistant

Kingfisher Breakfast & After School Club at Barham C of E Primary School. 

Hours to be decided.

Club Opening hours:

• Breakfast Club: 7:45am – 8:35am
• After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Join our Kingfisher Team!

Barham Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Wraparound Play Assistant to join our friendly Kingfisher Breakfast and After School Club.

Kingfisher Club provides a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment where children can begin and end their school day with exciting activities, creative play and positive relationships. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with primary-aged children and who will help create an environment where every child feels happy, valued and included.

At Barham, we believe every child should grow to be Kind, Confident and Curious, and we are looking for someone who shares our vision and values.

The successful candidate will:

• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support a wide range of indoor and outdoor play activities.
• Help prepare and serve healthy breakfasts and after-school snacks.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing environment.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, caring and approachable.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and creative.
• Patient and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Reliable, organised and flexible.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and play.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Excellent outdoor facilities and play opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A caring Church of England school where everyone is known, nurtured and valued.

Experience of working with children is desirable, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about helping children thrive before and after the school day, we would love to hear from you.

Information about the school

About Barham Church of England Primary School

Barham Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry village primary school, located in the beautiful Kent Downs just ten minutes from Canterbury. As a Church of England school, we are proud of our strong Christian ethos, our close links with St John's Church and the important role we play at the heart of our local community.

Our vision is to know, nurture and value everyone within our school family. We celebrate each person's unique character, gifts and talents, and through our values of being Kind, Confident and Curious, we inspire children to flourish both academically and personally.

We are fortunate to enjoy exceptional facilities, including extensive school grounds, Forest School, OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning), dedicated art and music spaces and our own on-site swimming pool, providing children with rich opportunities to learn, play and grow every day. Alongside our broad and creative curriculum, pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences in music, sport, drama, outdoor learning and the arts.

Our staff are passionate about providing the very best opportunities for every child. We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive team, enthusiastic and well-behaved children, and positive partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community. Whether you are joining our teaching staff or support team, you will become part of a school where collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.

We warmly welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to find out more about the role or arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01227 831312. We would be delighted to meet you and show you everything Barham has to offer.

Barham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other safer recruitment requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Jo Duhig
• Address:Valley Road, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6NX
• Telephone: (01227) 831312
• Email: headteacher@barham.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification