Playworker
Marlfields Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
16 April 2026
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 5 FTE £25,583 (actual salary £11,639)
Additional allowances
Grade 3 SCP 5 FTE £25,583 (actual salary £11,639)
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 £25,583 (actual salary £11,639)
Scale: Grade 3, SCP 5
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: Wednesday 13th May at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 14th May
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 18th May
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Marlfields Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Marlfields Primary School website
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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