OPAL Play Worker

North East Ambition; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible working where appropriate

Term-time option

Job summary

North East Ambition seeks an Opal Play Worker for Stocksfield Avenue Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) to enhance playtime quality through safe, engaging activities that foster creativity, exploration and physical activity.

The ideal candidate will show commitment to the school's ethos, work well in a team and build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the school.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, including pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, stimulating activities that encourage creativity, exploration and physical activity.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Teamwork

Relationship building

SEN awareness

Job description

Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert’s Road
Fenham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DQ

Fixed Term September 2026 until 31 August 2027

Opal Play worker – Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) program aims to enhance playtime quality for children. The role involves creating safe, stimulating activities that encourage creativity, exploration and physical activity.

What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• OPAL training
• A rewarding role helping children build confidence, creativity and independence through play
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
• Attractive salaries
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only
• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing
• Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively
• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs
• The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stocksfield Avenue Primary School but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.