Wrap Around Playworker (One to One SEND Support)

eTeach UK Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to provide one-to-one SEND support at Totley Primary School in Sheffield. The role involves working part-time during breakfast and wraparound care sessions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a keen interest in children's development, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on students' lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to support children’s development.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• High level of communication skills for positive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality SEND support in wraparound care.
• Engage with children during breakfast and after-school activities.
• Ensure safety and effective relationships with children.

Skills

Children's development

Communication skills

Working independently

Relationship building

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Job description

Salary & Contract

Salary FTE Grade 3 £25,584 to £25,989 FTE
Actual salary £6,690 to £6,796 (with under five years' service)
Contract term 11.25 hours per week, 39 weeks, fixed term until August 2026
Responsible to Wraparound care manager
Start date As soon as possible
Closing date Midnight Sunday 4 January 2026

About Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.

Why do we exist?

• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

• We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub‑optimisation and driving collective success.

The Nook

Situated conveniently within the school grounds, The Nook is our new and exciting venue from which we offer breakfast and after‑school club care.
Run by a dedicated team of qualified staff, The Nook opens its doors at 7.15am every morning from Monday to Friday (term time) and offers a range of stimulating activities and a healthy and filling breakfast. Similarly, when the bell goes for the end of school, children are again greeted at home time by our friendly Nook staff. They then experience a choice of more high‑quality activities and a nutritious tea if required. The Nook is open until 6pm each day.

The role

Totley Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic practitioner who is able to provide high quality one to one SEND support to a child in our wraparound care facility. The working hours for this role are Tuesday and Thursday 7.15am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm and Friday 7.15am to 9am.

The candidate

• a keen desire in children’s development
• an ability to work using their own initiative
• an alignment to a can‑do culture
• the capability to maintain effective relationships
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• the talent to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills
• a keen eye for ensuring the safety of our pupils