Playworker

Marlfields Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 SCP 4 FTE £25,185 (actual salary £11,458)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 3 SCP 4 FTE £25,185 (actual salary £11,458)

Playworker job summary

Role: Playworker

Hours: 20 hrs per week - 7:30am to 08:45am then 3.15pm to 6pm

Temporary, term time only.

Salary: FTE £25,185 (actual salary £11,458)

Scale: Grade 3 SCP 4

Location: Marlfields Primary School

Head teacher: Mrs C Sleath

Email: l.sherratt@cflptrust.co.uk

Marlfields Primary School - Lion Club, is a friendly and popular Before and After School Club. We are looking to employ a play worker to support our team in providing quality care to our children. You will help with planning, day-to-day organisation and operation of the club, providing high quality play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment, and in accordance with the ethos of the school.

Main Purposes of Role:

Assist with the setting up of the venue each day.

Assist with the set up/ preparation of snack as appropriate.

Assist with the serving of snack as appropriate.

Assist with the collection of children daily, making sure that they are happy and safe and welcomed in to Lion Club.

Help to create a welcoming and supportive environment for the children.

Assist with the management of the behaviour of the children.

Assist with the tidying of the venue after use and ensure the secure storage or resources and equipment used.

To assist in planning and leading age appropriate activities for group of children daily.

To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time.

Assist in ensuring the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of the environment.

Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, food hygiene, health, safety and security, administration and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact school on 01260 633120 to make an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12 noon

Shortlisting and interviews: Week beginning 20th October 2025

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Marlfields Primary Academy takes the safeguarding and welfare of children extremely seriously. Everyone who comes into contact with our children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners ensure their approach within the academy is child centred. We recognise that we form part of the wider safeguarding system for children. This responsibility also ensures we are aware of the behaviour of all in the school community and we maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’.

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 Marlfields Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marlfields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marlfields-primary-school

At Marlfields Primary Academy we strive for excellence in all we do in school and in the wider community. We provide a place where all can achieve their potential, develop their mind, be creative and cultivate their interests.

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