Playworker

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

The Link Education Trust seeks a Wraparound care Playworker for the Sunrise and Sunset provision to run the Before and After School Club for children aged 4–11 in a safe, caring environment. The role is fixed term for 1 year, with 5.5 hours per week (2 nights a week, Tue/Thu 3:15pm–6:00pm).

James Brindley Primary School joined the Trust in January 2024 within an inclusive partnership. The successful candidate will be a supportive team player, committed to safeguarding and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Provide high standards of care and play opportunities.
• Have a compassionate approach to working with children, parents and colleagues.
• Understand and comply with Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted requirements.
• Build positive relationships with staff, external professionals, parents and carers.
• Support happy and engaged children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and play opportunities.
• Have a compassionate approach to working with children, parents and colleagues.
• Understand and comply with Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted requirements.
• Build positive relationships with staff, external professionals, parents and carers.
• Support happy and engaged children.

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