After School Playworker

Link Learning Trust, Manchester, M21 8EH

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 12.50 Shift Pattern – Monday – Friday 3.15pm – 5.45pm Term Time Only Weeks per Year: 43.700 Pay Grade: Grade 2, Point 3
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £7422.22

What skills and experience we're looking for

For this job we are looking for:

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent or willingness to undertake training.

Practical knowledge of child development and child related issues.

An awareness of the play principals.

Experience of working with children and parents, and planning, initiating, organising and developing play.

Ability to liaise effectively with others involved in working with children across the school.

Ability and willingness to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.

To communicate in a helpful and sensitive manner with children and adults.

Ability to identify and meet children’s needs both individually and within a group. The ability to record information accurately

Willingness to abide by the School’s equal opportunities policies and safeguarding procedures.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Personal Style and Behaviour

Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships.

Personal commitment to self-development and willingness to attend training.

Personal commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

Willingness to be flexible in working arrangements.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance
Pension GMPF
Professional Development
Free Car Parking

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please complete the application form attached and email to finance@brookburn.manchester.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.