Playworker

Saltford CofE Primary School, Bristol, BS31 3DW

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  19 October 2026

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Pro Rata: £3,634

Playworker job summary

Saltford CofE Primary School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Playworker to join our team. This role is about much more than supervising lunchtime; it is about helping to create a safe, happy and inclusive environment where children can enjoy their break, build friendships and feel supported.

As part of our welcoming school community, you will play an important role in promoting wellbeing and ensuring every child has the opportunity to flourish.

About Saltford CofE Primary School

Saltford Church of England Primary School in Saltford, is a well‑established and inclusive Church school rooted in the Christian vision of offering life in all its fullness. It serves the Saltford community with a strong commitment to the core Christian values of respect, honesty and kindness, nurturing every child academically, socially and spiritually. The school’s dedicated staff uphold high standards within a caring and aspirational environment shaped by the Church of England’s principles of wisdom, hope, community and dignity.

Saltford CofE Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust. 

About Futura Learning Partnership 

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. 

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. 

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues. 

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who: 

• Brings a friendly, caring and positive approach, helping to create an enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils. 
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to a welcoming and respectful school environment
• Has a basic level of numeracy and literacy
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities 

Our Culture and Offer 

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership. 

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development. 

Role information:  

• This is a part time, permanent position
• Working pattern: 1.25 hours a day over the lunch period
• Start date: As soon as possible

How to Apply 

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button: 

• Closing date: 04/10/2026
• Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. 

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Saltford CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saltford CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saltford-cofe-primary-school-bristol

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