Play Team Member
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
11 May 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday (term time) 11:45-13:30
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SCC grade 2 point 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Previous experience of play work or working with children highly desirable
Knowledge and/or understanding of the Playwork Principles desirable
Previous first aid experience desirable (basic First Aid training will be provided)
Literacy and numeracy: Ability to follow written guidance and procedures
Problem solving: Ability to identify and resolve straightforward problems and refer complex problems to an appropriate member of staff
Verbal and written skills: Play team members will be required to record incidents swiftly and add to appropriate central school records. Ability to give clear verbal instructions to children and team members. Ability to follow good protocol.
Enjoy working with young people (all ages in the primary school range 4 – 11 years).
Positive and supportive attitude towards young people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Confident in working with and able to influence and negotiate with children from Reception (4 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
Strong teamwork skills; enjoy being part of a team, supportive, flexible and reliable.
Practical, solutions driven.
Friendly, approachable and caring manner.
Dependable, with good time keeping.
Willingness to try new things and work outside of your comfort zone.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small village primary school within a very supportive community. This small-scale approach gives our children a real opportunity to thrive.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 123 pupils on roll.
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 101 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elveden Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- office@elvedenacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01842 683542
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 105 pupils on roll.
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for more information and to get a real feel for our school. We also recommend arranging an informal visit to come and meet the children and our team. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
Arranging a visit to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@elvedenacademy.co.uk.
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