Role Overview

Job Title: After School Playworker

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £12.84 per hour (Grade B)

Hours Per Week: 6 hours per week (15:30pm – 17:00; Monday to Thursdays Only)

Status: Permanent, Part-Time

Working Weeks: 38 weeks / term-time only

Closing Date: *12 Noon on Wednesday 21^st January 2026*(An extension has been applied)

Interview Date: Thursday 29^th January 2026

Do you have a few spare hours during the week and love working with children? Are you local to Beaford and/or can reliably commute? Then we want to hear from you!

The appointed person will preferably hold an early year’s level 2 or above qualification and will work in close partnership with the play worker lead to help provide quality after school provision for Early years to Year 6 children.  In-service training will be provided where appropriate.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

·        Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (TP/ LGPS)

·        Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.

·        Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days

·        Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact George Myers Head of School, via admin@beaford-primary.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.