Midday Playworker

Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery; Camberley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Pine Ridge Infant School in Camberley is seeking a caring Midday Playworker for its nursery provision. You will supervise lunch and breaktime play, support children during meals, and work closely with teammates to ensure a positive environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with children and a patient, flexible approach. First Aid training is desirable, and training can be provided if not held. The role runs 11:45am–1:15pm, five days a week, over 38 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• First Aid training desirable, training can be provided if not held.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunch and play areas during breaktimes.
• Assist children with meals and support play activities.
• Support the team in managing breaktime and children's needs.

Skills

Experience with children

First Aid training desirable

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment for children? Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation are seeking a dedicated and caring Midday Playworker to join their friendly and committed team in their nursery provision at Pine Ridge Infant School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about children and can encourage and initiate games at playtime. The successful candidate will relate in a friendly but firm manner with all children in the playground and during the lunchtime meal period.

What we are looking for

You will ensure children obtain their lunch and supervise the areas for children’s eating and play in breaktimes. Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting children in their play and eating. Candidates will ideally have experience of working with children and feel that they are approachable and can be patient, resilient and flexible with the demands of breaktime and the children’s needs. The working hours will be 11:45am - 1:15pm (5 days per week)

An individual with First Aid training would be desirable, as you will be expected to support your team and the children with any first aid needs. However, training can be provided if you do not currently hold this qualification.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 1 - £24,686

Actual Salary: £4,310.97

Hours of Work:7.5hrs 11.45am - 1.15pm Monday - Friday (38 weeks a year)

Contract: Fixed term contract

Closing Date:Monday 30th November at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

Please note, we encourage early applications, as we will be interviewing strong candidates as they apply.