Playworker

Tinsley Meadows Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is seeking a Lunchtime Play Worker on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust and involves supporting children at lunchtime as they eat and play, ensuring safety, order and positive behaviour.

The post is a Grade 2 salary (£24,413) with a pro rata amount (£3,688 per annum) for term-time work, 6.5 hours per day across 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people in paid or voluntary roles.
• Ability to actively engage children in play activities.
• Commitment to health and safety and food hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work with professional integrity, honesty and transparency.
• Passion for safeguarding children.
• Commitment to working with the school and trust to promote positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Join the lunchtime team to support children at lunchtime as they eat and play.
• Assist with supervision, safety and positive behaviour during breaks.

Skills

Experience with children

Play engagement

Health and safety

Food hygiene

Integrity & honesty

Safeguarding

Job description

JOB TITLE: Lunchtime Play Worker Fixed Term until 31.08.27

BASE:Tinsley Meadows Primary School

EMPLOYER:Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust

HOURS:6.5 Hours (Term time only - 39 weeks per year)

GRADE / SALARY:Grade 2 £24,413 (£3688 pro rata per annum)

CLOSING DATE:Friday 30th October 2026

SHORTLISTING:Week commencing 2nd November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE:Week commencing 2nd November 2026

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Playworker to join our existing team to support children at lunchtime as they eat and play.

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust which has outcomes for children at the forefront of its vision.We have a vast amount of experience in raising attainment which, in turn, helps us to raise children's aspirations for a happy, safe and positive future.

As well as this, we are passionate about being an employer of choice. Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to investing heavily in its staff. Our workforce is the jewel in our crown and the reason our children succeed. Our Workforce Charter has been carefully crafted in consultation with unions to ensure staff are equipped with both the professional development and personal support needed to excel in their role and develop their career. We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives and creating a professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support as opposed to the monitoring and management of performance.

By applying for this position, you will be applying to be part of a forward thinking, caring trust that puts children and staff at the centre of all decisions.

We are looking for a candidate who:

1. Has experience of working with children or young people, in either a paid or voluntary capacity or by supporting children at home.
2. Has a willingness to actively engage with children in play activities
3. Is committed to learning and understanding health and safety and food hygiene as required by the role
4. Is able to work with professional integrity, honesty and transparency
5. Is passionate about safeguarding children
6. Is committed to working with the school and the trust to promote positive behaviour strategies to achieve a culture that promotes fairness and respect.

In return we can offer:

1. A dedicated, forward thinking and supportive Trust, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to providing opportunities for quality CPD and career progression
2. A passionate, engaging and diverse community
3. Excellent terms and conditions and progressive employment policies to (e.g. Family Friendly Policy, Menopause Policy, Workforce Charter)
4. Competitive rates of pay which are in line with nationally negotiated pay rates
5. A culture of ethical leadership where our team members are central to our success
6. Opportunities for collaboration and sharing of practice with colleagues across the trust
7. Excellent working conditions in state-of-the-art premises with secure parking and facilities

Our trust is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each others identity and we are committed to promoting opportunities for all by ensuring equity across the MAT.Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences and cultures.Our differences are our strengths.

Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Flexible working will be considered if suitable to the role.

In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the online search is to further assess candidates' suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to addressed any issues identified from the search at interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.