Kids Club Playworker

Westerton Primary Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1AR

59 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 July 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: £13,308.00 Annually (Actual)

Kids Club Playworker job summary

Leodis Academies Trust is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area. As part of our continued growth we are looking for a Playworker, to join the Kids Club team at Westerton Primary Academy.

Westerton Primary Academy is proud to be an inclusive and caring school, providing high quality education. We work together to enable all children to achieve well, gain confidence and contribute in a positive way to the school and the community. Situated in an outer suburb of South Leeds, the school has grown in size over the last decade and we now have over 700 pupils on roll, working together we deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, allowing for pupils’ differing abilities and aptitudes that leads to success for every child.

Who we are looking for?

Someone who is able to work constructively as a part of a small team, maintaining a safe, calm and happy approach. You will provide a well organised and stimulating environment for our children. With experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age, you will be a good communicator who can forge good working relationships with pupils and parents.

The post offers challenge, reward and role development for the right candidate. The role will be based at Westerton Primary Academy with opportunities to work with other professionals across the Trust.

At Leodis Academies Trust we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working together. We look for individuals who can contribute to this and make a difference to the academies that form our Trust. In return for joining us as our Playworker for Kids Club we can offer:

An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.

Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including, free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Free parking on site.(subject to availability)

A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Westerton Primary Academy on 0113 253 3504.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please visit our vacancies website https://mynewterm.com/trust/Leodis-Academies-Trust/16046 to download our Job Information Pack, which provides more information about the Trust, the School and the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

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

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Westerton Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 664 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westerton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westerton-primary-academy

Westerton Primary Academy is proud to be an inclusive and caring school, providing high quality education. We work together to enable all children to achieve well, gain confidence and contribute in a positive way to the school and the community. Situated in an outer suburb of South Leeds, the school has grown in size over the last decade and we now have over 700 pupils on roll, working together we deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, allowing for pupils’ differing abilities and aptitudes that leads to success for every child.

Westerton Primary Academy is part of Leodis Academies Trust which is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area.

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