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Playworker

Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BD

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 4 hours 40 minutes per week Term Time Only | Permanent Start Date: ASAP Working Hours 7:30am – 8:40am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: A2 SCP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and has a positive, caring approach
• Can provide a safe and welcoming environment
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Has good communication skills
• Is enthusiastic about supporting children's wellbeing and enjoyment

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and caring Playworker to join our Breakfast Club team. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable start to the school day for our children. You will support children with their morning routines, supervise activities and create a positive environment where children can relax, play and enjoy breakfast before the school day begins.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 145 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School website
• Email address: kimberly.hepworth@lehledston.co.uk
• Phone number: 01977 557758
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lady-elizabeth-hastings-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kimberly.hepworth@lehledston.co.uk.

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