Playworker

Budbrooke Primary School; Budbrooke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Budbrooke Primary School is seeking a well organised Play Worker to support wrap-around care for children before and after school. The role involves delivering and supervising play activities, ensuring safety, and promoting positive behaviour. The post is term-time only plus one week of Teacher Training Days, with a pro-rated salary.

The successful candidate will work with the team to provide a caring environment and clear routines, reporting to the Office Manager. Enhanced DBS will be required.

Qualifications

• Team player with collaborative approach.
• Ability to prepare, deliver and participate in play activities.
• Set up and clear away after sessions.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of children.
• Promote positive behaviour and good conduct.
• NVQ 2 or equivalent or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering and supervising play opportunities.
• Support the delivery of creative and appropriate activities.
• Maintain safe and welcoming play environment.

Skills

Team Player

Prepare deliver participate in play

Set up clear away after sessions

Welfare safety

Promote good behaviour

Good communication listening skills

Understanding safeguarding procedures

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

• Wrap around care Play Worker
• Session One Monday to Friday 7.30am to 8.45am
• Session Two Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 6.00pm ( with a 5.00pm finish on Fridays)

Band D scale point 3-4

Salary £24,796.00.00per annum pro rota

Actual salary £ 11,776.80 per annum

Starting ASAP

Term Time Only plus one-week Teacher Training Days

Budbrooke Primary School is wishing to appoint a well organised, enthusiastic and motivated playworker. The successful candidate will assist the team in the delivery of creative and appropriate play opportunities and provide general care and welfare for the children,

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a passion to provide quality childcare and id able to manage activities.

Key Requirements

• Team Player
• Prepare, deliver and participate in play
• Set up and clear away after sessions
• Ensure the welfare and safety of the children
• Promote good behaviour
• NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
• Good communication and listening skills
• Understanding safeguarding procedures

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs N Orton, Office Manager on 01926 492045 or email: [e-mail].

Budbrooke Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2024. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6