After School Playworker Lead

Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8LJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  10 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.26 Hourly 6 hours per week (15:30pm – 17:00; Monday to Thursdays Only)

After School Playworker Lead job summary

Role Overview

Job Title: After School Playworker Lead

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.26 per hour (Grade C)

Hours Per Week: 6 hours per week (15:30pm - 17:00; Monday to Thursdays Only)

Status: Permanent, Part-Time

Working Weeks: 38 weeks / term-time only

Closing Date: *12 Noon on Tuesday 10th February 2026*(An extension has been applied)

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026

Do you have a few spare hours during the week and love working with children? Are you local to Beaford and/or can reliably commute? Then we want to hear from you!

The appointed person will hold an early year’s level 3 (essential) or above qualification and will work in close partnership with the play worker to help provide quality after school provision for Early years to Year 6 children. In-service training will be provided where appropriate.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (TP/ LGPS)

Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.

Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days

Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact George Myers Head of School, via admin@beaford-primary.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE AND SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ARE SUBJECT TO AN ONLINE SEARCH PRIOR TO INTERVIEW. AN APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE FULLY COMPLETED; WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV’S.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beaford-community-primary-nursery-school-winkleigh

Beaford Primary is a wonderful school situated in a rural catchment area, caters for children at Key Stage One and Two, and includes a Foundation Stage Unit. Our school has a very strong local reputation with currently 106 pupils on roll including our Foundation stage pupils.

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