Play Worker

eTeach UK Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

Moorhill Primary School within Shaw Education Trust is seeking a Playworker to join our friendly primary team. You will supervise play, ensure safety, and help children develop creativity, confidence and social skills in a welcoming environment.

This part-time role offers 10 hours per week during term time plus 5 days, with annual salary £6,034–£6,129 and benefits provided by Shaw Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Supervise children during play sessions and ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a positive experience for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during play sessions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities to encourage creativity, teamwork and development.
• Support children to develop positive relationships and social skills.
• Encourage participation in indoor and outdoor games and activities.
• Set up and tidying away play equipment and resources.

Skills

Playwork

Child development

Safeguarding

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping children learn, play and develop? We are looking to appoint a dedicated Playworker to join our primary school team, supporting pupils to enjoy a safe, fun and engaging environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, encouraging their creativity and helping them build confidence, friendships and positive relationships through play. As a Playworker, you will help provide a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment where children can relax, socialise and take part in a range of activities. Your responsibilities will include: Supervising children during play sessions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times. Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities to encourage creativity, teamwork and development. Supporting children to develop positive relationships and social skills. Encouraging participation in indoor and outdoor games and activities. Promoting positive behaviour and helping children resolve disagreements appropriately. Supporting children with different needs and abilities to ensure everyone feels included. Setting up and tidying away play equipment and resources. Following the school's safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour policies. Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a positive experience for all pupils. Moorhill Primary School has a welcoming and highly dedicated team, committed to working in partnership with parents and the school community. We want children to enjoy and excel in their learning and achieve their potential in all areas of school life. Academic achievement is important, as is achievement in music, sport and the arts. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our

values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives. We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice,

and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Every

child deserves an exceptional primary education. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,

curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our family

of primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming,

inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged to

achieve their very best. Our

curriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,

effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From the

earliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,

we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop the

knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wide

Digital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,

preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future. We

know that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart of

everything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuine

sense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,

whatever their starting point or individual needs. Alongside

academic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. We

want our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativity

and strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorable

experiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and develop

the skills they need for life beyond the classroom. As

part of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that values

collaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each of

our primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a shared

purpose, providing the very best education for every child and creating

places where both pupils and colleagues can flourish. Shaw

Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support

Support Staff only based on working full time,

all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of

employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’

service including Bank Holidays)

Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy

health services designed to support your well-being.

Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support

and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of

discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to our Institute of

Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and

flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We

know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to

ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding

one. Colleagues

within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both

in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the

National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme

delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition

Institute. Experienced

leadership and subject-specific support. Guidance

from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust. Access

to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT. Opportunities

to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.Participating

to a suite of online courses. Placement

projects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: £6,034 - £6,129

Working Hours: 10 hours per week – Term time only plus 5 days – 39 weeks