Play Worker - Whittington Primary & Nursery School

WMJobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 25,185; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust seeks a dedicated Play Worker for its wrap-around care club in Lichfield. The role is part-time and term-time only, focusing on children aged 3 to 11 years. Responsibilities include planning activities and creating a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to child welfare. This position offers a salary of £25,185 per annum pro rata, with flexible hours available. Apply via email using the provided contact details.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a similar role would be ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help to plan and lead a range of suitable activities for children aged between 3 and 11 years old.
• Provide a secure and caring environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Nurturing approach to working with children

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Play Worker at “The Nest” Wrap Around Care Club

John Taylor MAT, Senior Play Leader, Part time, term time only, fixed term until 31st August 2026 initially with potential to extend.

Various hours available within our opening times of 7.15am to 9am and 3-6pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 4) £25,185 per annum pro rata. Hourly rate £13.05.

Key Responsibilities

As a Playworker you will help to plan and lead a range of suitable activities for children aged between 3 and 11 years old. You will need to be reliable and committed to supporting the needs of all individuals within the Nest and be able to help provide a secure and caring environment in which they can flourish.

Key Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, passion, and a nurturing approach to working with children.
• Reliability and flexibility (to cover other shifts on occasion).
• Experience of working with children in a similar role would be ideal but not essential.

About the Trust

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Senior Play Leader to join our wrap around care team supporting our early years provision. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

Contact & Application

If you wish to discuss this role, please contact The Nest Manager Mrs Claire Bourton by emailing [e-mail] or by telephone [phone].

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Until positions are filled.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.