Play Worker

Warboys Primary Academy; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 2,800 - 2,900; Full time

Job summary

Warboys Primary Academy is seeking a Play Worker to join our lunchtime play team. You will help create a safe, inclusive outdoor environment and support positive social interactions, encouraging meaningful, active and creative play from 12pm to 1pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

This permanent role is 5 hours per day across 38 weeks, with term-time hours and a focus on safeguarding and teamwork. Prior play-work or first aid experience is desirable, but enthusiasm and reliability are valued

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable with children aged 4-11.
• Strong teamwork skills, reliability and a caring attitude are essential.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to school values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child enjoys meaningful, active and creative lunchtime play and help create a safe outdoor environment.
• Assist in the dining hall and promote safeguarding and the school ethos during lunchtime.

Job description

Play Worker

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 5 hours, 38 weeks (term time only)

Working pattern: 12pm - 1pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 1, £2,752 - £2,795 per annum (FTE £24,413 - £24,796)

Site: Warboys Primary Academy

Closing date: 9am on Friday 25th Sept

Start date: ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Could you inspire children to play with confidence, creativity, and joy?

Are you ready to join a team that works together to create a safe, stimulating environment where happiness and learning thrive?

If so, Warboys Primary Academy would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As a Play Worker, you’ll be part of our dedicated play team, ensuring every child enjoys meaningful, active, and creative lunchtime play. You’ll help create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment, support positive social interactions, and make lunchtime a happy, inclusive experience. From facilitating imaginative play to assisting in the dining hall, you’ll be a key figure in promoting our school ethos and safeguarding children’s welfare.

You’ll need to be friendly, approachable, and confident working with children aged 4-11. Strong teamwork skills, reliability, and a caring attitude are essential. While previous experience in play work or first aid is desirable, what matters most is your enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment to our values. If you can communicate clearly, solve problems calmly, and bring energy to every lunchtime, we’d love to hear from you.

About us:

At Warboys Primary Academy, you’ll be part of a supportive, aspirational team that values your ideas and invests in your growth. You’ll enjoy opportunities for professional development through our Trust network, working alongside passionate colleagues who share best practice and celebrate success. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives while working in a positive, collaborative environment.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education." To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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