Play Worker

The Shaw Education Trust; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (Staff

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discounts for Teachers

Eye care for staff

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Moorhill Primary School, part of Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a Playworker to support children during play, plan engaging activities, and foster social skills. The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027 and part-time, based in Cannock.

You will work within a dedicated team, promoting safeguarding and inclusive play, contributing to pupils’ confidence and wellbeing while adhering to school policies and routines.

Qualifications

• Supervising children during play sessions with safety as priority.
• Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Supporting children to develop positive relationships and social skills.
• Encouraging participation in indoor and outdoor games and activities.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and tidying away play equipment and resources.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour policies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a positive experience for pupils.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping children resolve disagreements.

Skills

Playwork

Child supervision

Creativity

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

First aid basics

Job description

* Play WorkerNEWFast Apply# Play WorkerEmployerLocation: Cannock, StaffordshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed term until 31/08/27Salary: Grade 3, SCP 10-13 - £25,614 - £26,017 FTEPosted: 23rd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581125Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed term until 31/08/27* Job ID: 1581125* Share :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.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: **workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.**Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value everyvoice,and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to makea real difference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures 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.*****Everychild deserves an exceptional primary education.**AtShaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our familyof primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming,inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged toachieve their very best.Ourcurriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From theearliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop theknowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wideDigital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future.Weknow that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart ofeverything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuinesense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,whatever their starting point or individual needs.Alongsideacademic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. Wewant our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativityand strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorableexperiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and developthe skills they need for life beyond the classroom.Aspart of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that valuescollaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each ofour primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a sharedpurpose, **providing the very best education for every child and creatingplaces where both pupils and colleagues can flourish.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)* **Support Staff only** based on working **full time,all year** - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (**37 days holiday** **rising to 39 days** after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.* Free Eye Tests* Cycle to work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you **grow, contribute** and**flourish** in your role and in the Trust.Weknow **our people** are the key to our success and so we're committed toensuring the **employment experience** at **Shaw Education Trust** is a **rewarding**one.**Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from:** Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.* Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects 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**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Moorhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click