
Assistant Play Worker
1st March 2026
Organisation:
High Street Centre
Salary:
National Minimum Wage (due for uplift from April 2026)
Location:
Rawmarsh, Rotherham
Hours and Working Pattern:
9 hours per week
Term of Employment:
Fixed-term until 31st August 2026
Job Reference:

Job Description
What we’re looking for:
Want to make a real difference in your community? Love creating fun, safe and inspiring spaces for children and young people? We’d love to meet you!
Activate Rawmarsh is looking for an enthusiastic, caring Assistant Play Worker to help deliver brilliant activities—including our inclusive Funzone group for children with SEN.
Based at The High Street Centre, Rawmarsh, S62 6LN
If you’re friendly, flexible and passionate about supporting children to thrive, this could be the perfect role for you.
Working hours during term time will be two afternoons to support children in after-school activities and one daytime activity to support the walkers. During the school holidays, the hours will be worked during the day in holiday club.
Apply now and be part of something amazing!
About us:
The High Street Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that works to make the Rawmarsh area of Rotherham a better place to live and work for all. We provide a wide range of affordable and accessible activities for local people, creating opportunities for them to get involved, be part of their local community and reach their potential. Tackling loneliness, reducing social isolation and building the confidence of individuals to reach their own potential, as well as supporting others, are priorities for us. We’re looking to recruit a key new post to help us with the next exciting chapter of our story
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete a HSC Application Form and send to: manager@hscrawmarsh.org or by post (marked Private and Confidential) to: Centre Manager, High Street Centre, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6LN.
Closing date for applications is 01st March 2026.