Playworker
Ecclesfield Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9UDThis job expired on 17 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
17 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 39 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- 23656
Actual salary
- 5499
Pay scale
- Grade 1 Point 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff and Governors of Ecclesfield Primary School are looking to appoint a Playworker.
At Ecclesfield we understand that play is a vital part of a child’s development. Playing helps children’s brains to develop and their language and communication skills mature. Therefore, we are looking to recruit a playworker to add to our already dedicated team.
We are looking for someone to join us who wants to work directly with the children, leading play activities and overseeing the children. There will be some supervision of the children having their lunch either in the classroom or dining halls.
The successful candidate will understand how to
- Work well in a team
- Communicate effectively with children and staff members
- Promote positive behaviour
- Encourage children to play well together
- Delivering creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and have high expectations of all our children we would welcome your application.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A clear enhanced DBS check is required for this post. Online searches will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates as part of our Safer Recruitment Practice.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ecclesfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ecclesfield Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 411 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- t.lilley@ecclesfield-pri.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142467396
Ecclesfield Primary is an inclusive school at the heart of an engaged and supportive community. Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to stimulate creativity and a passion for learning, while also encouraging our children to become resilient, collaborative and confident young people.
Arranging a visit to Ecclesfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.lilley@ecclesfield-pri.sheffield.sch.uk.
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