Term-Time Playworker: Safe, Engaging School Play

Haywood Village Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Training & development

Job summary

Haywood Village Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a caring Playworker to help create a safe, engaging play environment for children during term-time. You will support play provision, plan activities reflecting children's interests, and promote wellbeing and safeguarding while working as part of a supportive team.

The role is permanent, part-time (3.75 hours per week, Mon–Wed) with a pro-rated salary in the CLF Grade Aii range; benefits include LGPS pension, generous annual leave, health

Qualifications

• Understanding of varied needs of children and families.
• Ability to provide safe, stimulating play activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with initiative.
• Calm, consistent, non-judgemental behaviour management.
• Hold an appropriate First Aid qualification or be willing to undertake training.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting welfare of children.
• Patient, caring and reliable with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, stimulating and inclusive play provision for children.
• Plan and facilitate engaging play activities reflecting children's interests.
• Promote positive behaviour and build relationships with children, carers and colleagues.
• Ensure children's welfare and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Prepare and maintain play resources, equipment and refreshments with food hygiene in mind.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth provision operations and record-keeping.

Skills

First Aid

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Haywood Village Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a caring Playworker to help create a safe, engaging play environment for children during term-time. You will support play provision, plan activities reflecting children's interests, and promote wellbeing and safeguarding while working as part of a supportive team.

The role is permanent, part-time (3.75 hours per week, Mon–Wed) with a pro-rated salary in the CLF Grade Aii range; benefits include LGPS pension, generous annual leave, health