Play Worker (Wraparound Provision)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 15 hours, 38 weeks (term time only)

Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 3pm – 6pm

Salary: Pathway 3, £8,894 - £9,484, (FTE £26,409 – £28,163) per annum

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date:  9am, Monday 13^th January 2025

Start date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Do you love creating engaging and fun activities for children?

Are you excited about making a difference in their after-school experience?

If so, Gladstone Primary Academy has the perfect opportunity for you!

Your role:

As a Play Worker (Wraparound Provision) at Gladstone Primary Academy, you will play a crucial role in providing extended care during our after-school club. Your responsibilities will include supervising children, organizing activities, and utilizing our outdoor play and learning resources (OPAL). You will deliver a programme of activities tailored to the children’s age and needs.

You will need strong literacy skills for record-keeping, an understanding of food hygiene rules, and knowledge of health and safety practices. A commitment to providing high-quality childcare is essential. You must be able to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and have experience working with children in a play work or educational setting. Adherence to the academy's safeguarding and prevent policy and procedures is mandatory.

Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.

About us:

Gladstone Primary Academy is a multicultural primary academy near the centre of Peterborough, dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for both our students and staff. Our values of Growth, Perseverance, and Aspiration guide everything we do. We offer excellent facilities, including a large 4G pitch, learning centre, halls, and computer rooms.

Our after-school provision is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children beyond regular school hours. By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive community that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth. We offer a  workplace where your contributions are recognised and appreciated, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of children.

Why work for us?:

We are part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust and we can offer you:

-          Progression opportunities across the Trust

-          Continuous development, e.g. training, coaching

-          Access to one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK (LGPS & teachers’ pension scheme)    

-          Free flu vaccinations

-          Cycle to work scheme

-          Recommend a Friend Reward scheme

-          Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme

-          Trained Mental health first aiders

-          Collaborative working across schools in the Trust

Join us at Gladstone Primary Academy and help shape the future of our young learners in a positive and impactful way!

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education