Lunchtime Playworker: Foster Safe, Engaging Play

BWCET; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Gateshead is seeking two enthusiastic OPAL Playworker Assistants to supervise and engage children during lunchtime.

These part-time roles are 6 hours 15 minutes per week, term-time only (38 weeks per year), with a pro rata salary of £25,614 per annum. Successful applicants should demonstrate good social skills, teamwork, reliability and a willingness to undertake First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Good social skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Initiative and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience and sensitivity in dealing with children.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Help supervise and engage children in activities during lunchtime.
• Work as part of the OPAL Playworker Team to support play.
• Promote positive play and supervise lunchtime routines.
• Demonstrate reliability and safeguarding awareness.

Skills

Social skills

Initiative

Patience

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Gateshead is seeking two enthusiastic OPAL Playworker Assistants to supervise and engage children during lunchtime.

These part-time roles are 6 hours 15 minutes per week, term-time only (38 weeks per year), with a pro rata salary of £25,614 per annum. Successful applicants should demonstrate good social skills, teamwork, reliability and a willingness to undertake First Aid training.