Playworker

Caldmore Primary Academy; Walsall; Presencial; GBP 5500 - 6500; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Caldmore Primary Academy is seeking a committed Playworker for lunchtimes to supervise and engage pupils in a safe, inclusive play environment.

You will organise activities, promote positive behaviour and support wellbeing. The role requires clear communication with students and staff, and readiness to handle basic first aid if needed. DBS checks are standard for safeguarding compliance.

Formación

• Experience working with children and ability to manage groups.
• Good communication with students and staff.
• Ability to handle minor first aid and stay calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety in kitchens.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise, support and engage pupils during lunchtime.
• Organise and facilitate play activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusivity.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.

Conocimientos

Child engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour management

Descripción del empleo

Playworker

• NJC Scale Point: 3
• Actual Salary: £5,954 per annum
• 10 Hours per week
• Start date: 04 January 2027
• Fixed term ending 31 August 2027

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? Caldmore Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible lunchtime playworker.

The successful candidate will supervise, support and engage pupils during lunchtime by providing a safe, inclusive and stimulating play environment. The role involves organising and facilitating play activities, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who can communicate effectively with both students and staff and is keen to work as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a behaviour of groups of children, deal with any basic 1st aid incidents and keep calm under pressure.

It is essential that the successful candidate have knowledge of kitchen health and safety and is sensitive and understanding of the students’ needs.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

About Caldmore Primary Academy

Caldmore Primary is a learning community in which everybody wants to continuously improve, is expected to continuously improve and has a duty to help others to do so. There is a relentless pursuit by all staff to create a happy, respectful and purposeful learning environment. Our motto, ‘Aspire, Believe, Achieve’, is central to the inclusivity of the academy; there are strong, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils and an unswerving commitment to help all of our children fulfil their potential.

The image of the rainbow in our school badge depicts the way in which we are all unique, but in the most important ways, we are very much the same. Caldmore Primary Academy serves a richly diverse community, with around 30 different languages being spoken by children who join us from all around the world. All pupils, regardless of their starting points or backgrounds, are supported and challenged to be the very best that they can be.

The combination of high expectations, an engaging and tailored curriculum and a dedicated, highly skilled team combine to create an ambitious academy that continuously strives for excellence. It is an absolute privilege to work with such wonderful pupils and staff every day.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

Closing date: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Caldmore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.