Playworker

Tinsley Meadows Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Tinsley Meadows Primary School is seeking two Lunchtime Playworkers to join our existing team to supervise pupils at lunchtime and support safe play.

The fixed term, term-time role is 6.5 hours per day across 39 weeks per year. Grade 1 pay point (£24,413 / £3,688 pro rata per annum). We are committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and promoting positive behaviour within our school community.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with children or young people in paid or voluntary capacity or by supporting children at home.
• Willingness to actively engage with children in play activities.
• Is committed to learning and understanding health and safety and food hygiene as required by the role.
• Is able to work with professional integrity, honesty and transparency.
• Is passionate about safeguarding children.
• Is committed to working with the school and the trust to promote positive behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support children at lunchtime as they eat and play.
• Promote safe, inclusive play and supervise lunchtime activities.
• Uphold safeguarding and health and safety requirements during lunchtime period.

Skills

Experience with children

Willingness to engage with play

Health & safety awareness

Honesty & integrity

Safeguarding commitment

Positive behaviour promotion

Job description

JOB TITLE: Lunchtime Play Worker (Fixed Term)

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 1 pt 3 £24,413 (£3688 pro rata per annum)

CLOSING DATE: Monday 31st August 2026 Mid day

INTERVIEW DATE: Week Commencing 7th September 2026

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a x2 Lunchtime Playworkers to join our existing team to support children at lunchtime as they eat and play.

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

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 address 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.

Our trust is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each other’s 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.