Play Worker

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 11 hours 40 mins, 38 weeks (term time only)

Working pattern: Monday – Friday 11.30am – 1.50pm

Salary: Pathway 1, £6,196 - £6,293, (FTE £23,656 - £24,027) per annum

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date:  6th 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.   

Are you passionate about creating a fun and safe environment for children?

Do you enjoy working as part of a dynamic team to make a difference in young lives?

If so, we welcome you to apply for the Play Worker role at Gladstone Primary Academy!

Your role:

As a Play Worker at Gladstone Primary Academy, you will be an integral part of our play team, ensuring that every child has a meaningful and enjoyable lunchtime play experience. Your responsibilities will include facilitating a variety of play opportunities, from social and active to creative activities, in a safe and stimulating outdoor environment. You will work closely with the Play Coordinator and other team members to support children during lunchtime and ensure the play areas are safe and well-equipped. You will promote good eating and social skills, and contribute to the overall positive atmosphere of the school. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a friendly, approachable manner are essential. While previous experience in play work or working with children is desirable, it is not essential. A willingness to engage in professional development and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies is required.

Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that candidates 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 school near the centre of Peterborough, spread across two sites with excellent facilities including a 4G pitch, learning centre, halls, and computer rooms.  We are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our play team plays a crucial role in ensuring that lunchtimes are a positive and enriching part of the school day. We value creativity, teamwork, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives.

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 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

If you have the skills we are looking for, we can’t wait to hear from you!

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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