Play Worker

Shaw Education Trust; Hednesford; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (Staff

Teachers Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (37 days,

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education opportunities

Access to online courses and staff 培训

Professional development and training

Job summary

Moorhill Primary School, part of Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a dedicated Playworker to support pupils during break and play times. You will help create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment that encourages creativity, cooperation and confidence through play.

With 10 hours per week term-time only (plus 5 days), the role offers flexible hours within a supportive local trust. You will work with colleagues to promote positive behaviour, safeguarding and inclusive participation across

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 a real difference. You 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.

Employee Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• 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.
• 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 in peer reviews.
• Access 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