Wrap-around Childcare Playworkers

Greystones Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7GL

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Varying hours depending on availability of the successful candidates, working within the expanding wraparound childcare provision before school, lunchtime and afterschool.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 1, SCP 3 (£24,796 pa/ £12.85 ph)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Greystones Primary School, part of the Peak Edge Academy Trust, is expanding its childcare provision from September, both before, during and after school. We are seeking individuals who can commit to working early morning (07:30 to 08:45), lunchtimes (between 11:30 and 13:15) and after school (15:00 to 18:00).

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic staff members to join our team of playworkers and supervisory assistants who provide excellent childcare provision for our school families during term time, working with our school aged children to help them engage in free and structured play. Successful candidates will oversee children with caring supervision and general child wellbeing skills. As food plays an important role in all of our wraparound childcare, a basic level of Food Hygiene qualifications would be advantageous, but not essential as this will be provided as part of the initial training.

This advert covers a number of flexible positions which could include combinations of, or all of the times shown above, subject to preference. Please indicate your preference within the application form in the main section "Suitability for the Job"

Please note that we can only accept applications on the Peak Edge Academy Trust Support Staff application form, which can be downloaded from the link within this advert.

What the school offers its staff

You will be part of a passionateand professional team dedicatedto ensuring that children receivethe best possible care in aninclusive and purposefulenvironment, shaped to theirneeds.

At Greystones we are committedto inclusion and we have highstandards for all pupils. Staff whojoin our friendly and committedteam are supported to grow anddevelop their practice throughexceptional CPD and supportfrom a warm, passionate groupof dedicated professionals.

In addition to the wide ranging training that relates to your particular role, Greystones Primary School, being part of Peak Edge Academy Trust, offers additional staff benefits including staff wellbeing services that include access to counselling, integrated GP Service, physiotherapy anda rangeother professional resources and online help.

Flexible working opportunities

The school is open to discuss flexible working opportunities that fit within the advertised hours as previously stated.

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

Greystones 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.

Additional documents

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

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About Greystones Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 630 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greystones Primary School website
• Email address: work@greystonesprimary.com
• Phone number: 01142663413
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greystones-primary-school-sheffield

At Greystones Primary School education is about children experiencing the joy of discovery, solving problems, being creative in writing, art, music, developing their self confidence as learners and maturing socially and emotionally. We aim to lay the foundations for life by offering a positive, rich experience for all pupils. This will be carried out in a happy, safe and supportive atmosphere.

We aim to combine high standards with a broad and rich curriculum. Education will be the fusion of excellence and enjoyment. Children learn better when they are excited and engaged, when there is joy in what they are doing, they learn to love learning.

Greystones is valued by the community and is seen to be a place where “Everyone Matters”.

Arranging a visit to Greystones Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email work@greystonesprimary.com.

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