Playworker
Wold Academy, Hull, HU5 5QG7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
16 December 2025 at 8am
Date listed
8 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 - £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) NJC02 £24,413 (£4,235.27 pro rata per annum) for 7.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year, permanent contract
Playworker job summary
About the Role
To organise, plan and deliver after school activities at our Buzz After School Club which takes place in our school halls and playgrounds, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner.
Organisation of the entry of the pupils into the after-school club.
To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behavior policy.
To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate or report the incident immediately to the Vice Principal or his/her nominated representative.
Ensuring pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds, and don't leave the school premises
Effective supervising pupils in the dining hall and other parts of the school.
Setting up play equipment and making sure areas are safe
Preparing snacks for children
Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime. Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.
This is a part time 7 hours 30 minutes per week contract, term time 38 weeks per year, part-time, permanent contract.
About our Academy
At Wold, we believe in providing a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment, where staff support all pupils to nurture unique talents, fostering a love of learning and promoting personal growth both academically and socially.
We place a strong emphasis on the values of respect, kindness and responsibility, ensuring that our school is not just a place of education but also a community where children feel valued, supported and motivated.
At our school we want every child to feel happy and secure but also be challenged to shine. Whether it is through academic excellence, personal development, or extra-curricular activities, we aim to provide every child with the tools they need to succeed in life.
Salary & Benefits
NJC 02 £24,413 per annum FTE (£4,235.27 per annum pro rata)
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions
Experience of planning and organising play activities for children aged 3 to 11 years old
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
Be able to talk to children and adults in a clear and calm manner
Work as part of a group and on own initiative
Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times
Initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the children
Inspire trust and confidence in children
Ability to empathise with the needs of children
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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 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 Wold Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 399 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wold Academy website
School location
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