Play Worker
Gladstone Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2BZThis job expired on 10 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £3,211 - £3,261, (FTE £ 24,413 - £24,796) per annum
Additional allowances
£3,211 - £3,261, (FTE £ 24,413 - £24,796) per annum
Play Worker job summary
Play Worker
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 5 hours 50 mins, 38 weeks (term time only)
Working pattern: Monday - Friday 12.40pm - 1.50pm
Salary: Pathway 1, £3,211 - £3,261, (FTE £ 24,413 - £24,796) per annum
Site: Gladstone Primary Academy
Closing date: 10th November 2025
Start date: ASAP
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Could your friendly and approachable nature help children feel supported and happy during lunchtime?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team to bring creativity and energy to children's play?
If so, we welcome you to apply for the Play Worker role at Gladstone Primary Academy!
Your role:
As a Play Worker at Gladstone Primary Academy, you will be an integral part of our play team, ensuring that every child has a meaningful and enjoyable lunchtime play experience. Your responsibilities will include facilitating a variety of play opportunities, from social and active to creative activities, in a safe and stimulating outdoor environment. You will work closely with the Play Coordinator and other team members to support children during lunchtime and ensure the play areas are safe and well-equipped. You will promote good eating and social skills, and contribute to the overall positive atmosphere of the school. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a friendly, approachable manner are essential. While previous experience in play work or working with children is desirable, it is not essential. A willingness to engage in professional development and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies is required.
Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.
About us:
Gladstone Primary Academy is a multicultural school near the centre of Peterborough, spread across two sites with excellent facilities including a 4G pitch, learning centre, halls, and computer rooms. We are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our play team plays a crucial role in ensuring that lunchtimes are a positive and enriching part of the school day. We value creativity, teamwork, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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.
About Gladstone Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 519 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gladstone Primary Academy website
School location
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