Playworker

(westbury) Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Playworker to join its lunchtime team. The role involves supervising and assisting children to ensure their safety and well-being during playtime. This fixed-term position offers a part-time contract during term times only, with set hours from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a supportive environment, contributing to a caring community, and engaging with enthusiastic children. Starting as soon as possible, the role promises personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and Wellbeing service

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated to child welfare.
• Ability to guide and assist children during playtime.
• Experience with children in a school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during their lunchtime play.
• Ensure safety and proper conduct of pupils.
• Support the Play Leader with guidance.

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Playworker to join our fantastic and committed lunchtime team. Under the direction of the Play Leader you will be required to supervise, guide and assist the children during the midday break so as to ensure the safety, general welfare and proper conduct of pupils during their lunchtime play.

Fixed term contract Westbury-on-Trym CofE Primary School Salary: Grade 4 £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata (actual £3,448‑£3,502). Hours: 6.25 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday, 12.15pm – 1.30pm. Please note that this is a Fixed Term, Term Time Only Contract until the 31st August 2026. The planned start date for this role is, as soon as possible.

We are a school family at Westbury, where each member is proud to play their part. Our vibrant school, set in large grounds, is a place where every individual is valued, nurtured and respected so that they can flourish and live life to the full; it is a great place to grow and learn.

Following our highly positive Ofsted inspection in April 2025, and SIAMS inspection in October 2024, our journey to improve further continues.

• Happy, welcoming school family with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos.
• Amazing children who are enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
• A professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A Health and Wellbeing service providing access to counselling, physiotherapy and other valuable services.