Playworker

Saltford CofE Primary School; Saltford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Professional and career development

Job summary

Saltford CofE Primary School is seeking a caring Playworker to help create a safe, happy and inclusive lunchtime environment where children can enjoy their break and build friendships. You will promote wellbeing and ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish within a welcoming school community.

This is a part-time, permanent position with a 1.25-hour daily lunch pattern start as soon as possible. We value collaborative teamwork and a supportive approach to pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring and positive approach to lunchtime experiences.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to a welcoming school environment.
• Has a basic level of numeracy and literacy.
• Believes every child deserves the best opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Help children build friendships and feel supported during breaks.
• Promote wellbeing and positive behaviour during the school day.

Skills

Friendly approach

Team player

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Welcoming environment

Job description

Saltford CofE Primary School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Playworker to join our team. This role is about much more than supervising lunchtime; it is about helping to create a safe, happy and inclusive environment where children can enjoy their break, build friendships and feel supported.

As part of our welcoming school community, you will play an important role in promoting wellbeing and ensuring every child has the opportunity to flourish.

About Saltford CofE Primary School

Saltford Church of England Primary School in Saltford, is a well-established and inclusive Church school rooted in the Christian vision of offering life in all its fullness. It serves the Saltford community with a strong commitment to the core Christian values of respect, honesty and kindness, nurturing every child academically, socially and spiritually. The school's dedicated staff uphold high standards within a caring and aspirational environment shaped by the Church of England's principles of wisdom, hope, communityand dignity.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Brings a friendly, caringand positive approach, helping to create an enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to a welcoming and respectful school environment
• Has a basic level of numeracy and literacy
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information

• This is a part time, permanent position
• Working pattern: 1.25 hours a day over the lunch period
• Start date: As soon as possible

Safeguarding Statement

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

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 will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.