Play Worker

Wittering Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6AF

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  1 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,366.00 - £22,737.00 Annually (FTE)

Play Worker job summary

Wittering Primary School is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment for children to learn, grow and have fun. Our ‘Chill Club’, before and after school care, is a hub of creativity, exploration and laughter, where children can develop essential life skills through play and social interaction

As a Play Worker at Wittering Primary School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of young learners. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, who has a passion for working with children, to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for providing a stimulating and inclusive environment, ensuring children aged 5-11 years old engage in meaningful play, learn valuable life skills and build lasting friendships.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote a safe and welcoming atmosphere, where children feel valued and respected.

Implement activities that foster creativity, physical activity and social development.

Foster positive relationships with parents, carers and the community.

Support children in their home learning and provide assistance where needed.

Ensure cleanliness and organisation of play areas and equipment.

Collaborate with fellow Play Workers.

Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain accurate records.

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

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Wittering Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wittering Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wittering-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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