Playworker

Saltford CofE Primary School, Bristol, BS31 3DW

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: term time only Starting time: 12pm-1.15pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: FTE salary - £24,413 Actual salary - £3,463

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Proficiency in literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent).

• NVQ2 in Playwork or Early Years Care & Education (or equivalent experience).

• Experience working with children in a school or related environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Good communication, administration, and organizational skills.

• Empathetic, approachable, and positive attitude towards children.

• Understanding of children’s welfare needs, particularly during midday breaks.

• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., NVQ2 in Playwork).

• Enhanced DBS check required.

What the school offers its staff

• Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.

• Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

• Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-January-2025-2.pdf - 847 KB (opens in new tab)

Playworker Job Description and Person Specification (1).pdf - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saltford CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saltford CofE Primary School website
• Email address: sjames@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saltford-cofe-primary-school-bristol

Arranging a visit to Saltford CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjames@futuralearning.co.uk.

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