Playworker

The Meadows Primary School, Bristol, BS30 6HS

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 July 2026

• Closing date

  7 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Zero hours contract. We are looking for somebody who could cover some of our Wraparound Care provision hours during the summer holidays which are as follows: 7.45am - 12.45pm 1.15pm - 6.15pm 5 hours a shift
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: National Minimum Wage NMW rates: 16-17 £8.00 18-20 £10.85 Over 21 £12.71

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interaction skills with children, parents and colleagues

• Has the ability to create an inspirational and stimulating child centred play and care environment

• Is patient with a caring nature

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At The Meadows Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Playworker JD and PS (3).pdf - 268 KB (opens in new tab)

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-January-2025-2.pdf - 847 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Meadows Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Meadows Primary School website
• Email address: sjames@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-meadows-primary-school-bs30-6hs

Arranging a visit to The Meadows Primary School

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

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