Playworker

Nook Lane Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6BN

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday 3.15pm - 5.45pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24413.00
• Actual salary: 4147.30
• Pay scale: Grade 1, point 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main responsibilities will be:

• The delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment
• The provision of full care for the children including safe collection from classrooms
• Monitoring and assisting children with the snacks and food service
• Assist in the preparation of appropriate play activities
• Setting out, clearing away and maintaining materials and equipment required by the children
• Administering basic first aid as appropriate
• Encouraging support and involvement in play activities
• Maintain close liaison with parents and other extended services staff
• Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Any other related duties and responsibilities as may arise but which do not change the character of the post
• Can be flexible if cover for sickness is required

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A highly motivated and dedicated staff team
• A comprehensive wellbeing package
• A committed, active and supportive Governing Board
• A school with strong community ties

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

Nook Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our 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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Nook Lane Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 249 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nook Lane Junior School website
• Email address: enquiries@nooklane.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2341097
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nook-lane-junior-school

Nook Lane Junior School is an academy school, part of Peak Edge Trust, catering for children between the ages of 7 and 11. We are a warm, welcoming school that serves the local Stannington area and the wider Sheffield community, incorporating a 13 place Integrated resource (IR) for children with autism/communication difficulties. Including children from the IR, we currently have 242 pupils in total.

The school is situated in the heart of the Stannington community, amid lush surroundings, overlooking the Loxley Valley and offering outdoor facilities for sports and leisure.

Arranging a visit to Nook Lane Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@nooklane.sheffield.sch.uk.

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