Playworker

Saltford CofE Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a dedicated Playworker to support children's welfare during lunchtime at Saltford CofE Primary School. The role involves supervising play areas, assisting with refreshments, and promoting positive behavior among children. Candidates should have GCSE or equivalent, an NVQ2 in Playwork is preferred. A positive attitude, willingness to train, and empathy towards children are essential. This part-time position is term-time only, with hours from 12pm to 1:15pm Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Wellbeing support initiatives

Comprehensive benefits including pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or related environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Empathetic and approachable attitude towards children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and escort children to play areas safely.
• Assist in planning and delivering activities for children's development.
• Promote good behaviour and handle conflicts in line with school policies.
• Help prepare and serve refreshments while following health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain attendance registers and ensure children leave with the designated adult.

Skills

Proficiency in literacy and numeracy

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude towards children

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ2 in Playwork or Early Years Care & Education

Job description

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join us!

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

As a Playworker at Salford CofE Primary School you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

We are looking to appoint a reliable and committed member of the lunchtime team to provide care, guidance and support for our children during the lunch break. This role requires someone who will promote and support a range of active play opportunities. Also someone who will ably assist in the preparation, serving and clearing up of refreshments with due regard to health & safety in food preparation and an awareness of the school’s healthy school status and policy.

The person will need to work collaboratively and respond sensitively and confidently to the needs of the children. Most of all they will need to maintain a positive attitude and enjoy being with children … even at wet playtimes!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and escort children to play areas safely, ensuring they have their belongings.
• Assist in planning and delivering activities that support children's development (intellectual, physical, social, emotional, etc.).
• Promote good behaviour and handle conflicts or incidents in line with school policies.
• Help prepare and serve refreshments, following health and safety guidelines.
• Set up and clean equipment, encouraging children's independence.
• Maintain attendance registers and ensure children leave with the designated adult.
• Report incidents, accidents, and any issues concerning discipline or safety to the Play Leader or Headteacher.
• Keep logs of accidents and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with maintaining supplies and materials for activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to support children's welfare and safety.

What You’ll Bring to Futura

• Proficiency in literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent).
• NVQ2 in Playwork or Early Years Care & Education (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with children in a school or related environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Good communication, administration, and organisational skills.
• Empathetic, approachable, and positive attitude towards children.
• Understanding of children’s welfare needs, particularly during midday breaks.
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., NVQ2 in Playwork).
• Enhanced DBS check required.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

Professional Growth : Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.

Wellbeing Support : Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.

Comprehensive Benefits : Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

Sustainability Commitment : Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

Inclusive Culture : A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Key Information

Application Deadline : 05 / 1 / 2026 @ 23 : 59

Expected Start Date : ASAP

Contract Type : permanent, part time, term time only

Starting time : 12pm-1.15pm Monday to Friday

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding Statement

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing / most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher / appropriate senior manager / HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.