Wrap Around Playworker

Springfield Primary School

Kempton Park

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration

Job summary

Springfield Primary School is seeking a positive, proactive Wrap Around Playworker to support our before and after school provision. The role aims to create a safe, fun environment and engage children through varied activities, indoors and outdoors, during term-time only.

The successful candidate will have experience with children, differentiate activities for inclusion, and work as part of a team with enthusiasm and initiative to inspire young learners.

Qualifications

Experience working with children
Ability to differentiate activities to ensure inclusion for all abilities and ages
Engage and inspire children through extra-curricular activities and learning

Responsibilities

Create a fun and caring environment within the school wraparound provision
Engage children through varied activities including arts, crafts, cooking and outdoor games
Differentiate activities to include all abilities and ages and stay calm when challenges arise
Work as part of a team and be enthusiastic and motivated

Skills

Positive relationships

Play needs interest

Activity facilitation

Proactive initiative

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

We are looking for a positive and proactive Wrap Around Playworkers to join the team at Springfield Primary School. This rewarding role involves supporting our before and after school provision. If you're passionate about working with children and creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a rewarding, term-time only role. We are seeking an adaptable and resourceful individual to help create a fun and caring environment within our school wraparound provision. The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children and be somebody who will engage and inspire the children through extra-curricular activities and learning.

What we are looking for

Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
Have an interest in the play needs of children
Be able to participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, and other indoor and outdoor games.
Be proactive, using their own initiative to differentiate activities to ensure full inclusion for all abilities and ages.
Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour and circumstances
Be enthusiastic and motivated and committed to working as part of a team

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning.

The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Lightwater Village, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish