Playworker

St Maxentius CofE Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4AE

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 23.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7.15-9.00 & 15.15-18.15, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade A Point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who:-

• has experience of working with children aged 4-11years old
• understands the varied needs of children and their families
• can plan and deliver creative high quality play care and opportunities
• can encourage positive behaviour and provide emotional support for children
• provides equal opportunities for all children creating an inclusive environment
• creates a safe and welcoming environment
• has good communication skills with parents, children and school staff
• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• has sound judgement, common sense and lots of initiative
• has sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children

Desirable: has first aid, food hygiene or safeguarding certificates

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a happy, caring and inclusive club with supportive and dedicated school leaders and staff
• children who are polite and well mannered
• a commitment to high quality professional development
• the opportunity to work as part of an enthusiastic and supportive team

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.

For further details about the role please see the job description and person specification included within the attached Trust Recruitment Pack

Applications can be emailed to digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk

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

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Trust Recruitmant Pack SM Playworker Sept 26.docx - 1.41 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Maxentius CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Maxentius CofE Primary School website
• Email address: digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01204 333106
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-maxentius-cofe-primary-school-bolton

Arranging a visit to St Maxentius CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk.

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