Playworker

James Brindley Primary

Salford

On-site

GBP 2,100 - 3,200

Part time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding school

Leadership support

Collaborative ethos

Friendly pupils

Job summary

The Link Education Trust is seeking a Wraparound care Playworker for our Sunrise and Sunset provision in Salford. You will facilitate the day-to-day organisation of the Before and After School Club for children aged 4–11, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

The successful candidate will be a strong team player with a compassionate approach, able to work 2 evenings per week (Tue/Thu, 3:15pm–6pm) and commit to high standards in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

Provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children aged 4–11.
Be compassionate and caring with children, parents and colleagues.
Understand compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide high standards of care and play opportunities; organise activities.
Build positive relationships with staff, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Team player

Childcare experience

Education

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Employer: The Link Education Trust

Working Hours: Minimum of 5.5 hours per week (equates to 2 nights a week, 3.15pm to 6pm on a Tuesday and Thursday)

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year

We are looking to appoint a Wraparound care Playworker for our Sunrise and Sunset provision. You will be expected to facilitate the day-to-day organisation of the Before and After School Club by providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4-11 years old in a safe and secure environment.

James Brindley Primary School academised in January 2024, joining The Link Education Trust an inclusive partnership of mainstream and special schools in which all pupils enjoy learning. Within our Trust community, we work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all. James Brindley is a caring, nurturing and dynamic school that is committed to supporting children reach their full potential. We are a happy, hard-working and dedicated School.

We can offer:

An ‘Outstanding’ school
A leadership team that will support you in order to fulfil your potential
A collaborative ethos for all staff and pupils.
A collaborative ethos for all staff and pupils.
A strong staff team that strives to achieve the highest standards for all
Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who want to learn.
A ‘can do’ ethos

You will need to:

Provide high standards of care and play opportunities.
Have a compassionate and caring approach to working with children, parents and colleagues.
Have an understanding of compliance of all regulatory requirements stated in the Early Years Foundation Stage and by Ofsted.
Build positive working relationships with staff members, outside professionals, parents and carers.
Support Happy and engaged children.

The successful candidate will be a strong team player, who is passionate and motivated about children's wellbeing and will be committed to the positive ethos of the school.

Safeguarding information

The Staff and Governors are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced with barred list information check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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