Midday Playworker
Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AL18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
11 November 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- GLF Associate 1 (£4,310.97 - Actual)
Midday Playworker job summary
Are you passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment for children? Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation are seeking a dedicated and caring Midday Playworker to join their friendly and committed team in their nursery provision at Pine Ridge Infant School.
Your opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about children and can encourage and initiate games at playtime. The successful candidate will relate in a friendly but firm manner with all children in the playground and during the lunchtime meal period.
What we are looking for
You will ensure children obtain their lunch and supervise the areas for children’s eating and play in breaktimes. Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting children in their play and eating. Candidates will ideally have experience of working with children and feel that they are approachable and can be patient, resilient and flexible with the demands of breaktime and the children’s needs. The working hours will be 11:45am - 1:15pm (5 days per week)
An individual with First Aid training would be desirable, as you will be expected to support your team and the children with any first aid needs. However, training can be provided if you do not currently hold this qualification.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School.
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, including apprenticeships.
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.
- 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
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 1 - £24,686
Actual Salary: £4,310.97
Hours of Work: 7.5hrs 11.45am - 1.15pm Monday - Friday (38 weeks a year)
Contract: Fixed term contract
Closing Date: Monday 30th November at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
Please note, we encourage early applications, as we will be interviewing strong candidates as they apply.
Further information about the job
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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