Grade 2 Play Worker

Permanent position to start 1^st September 2026

6 hours per week term-time only 

Closing date Friday 26th June 2026

 The Oaks Primary is an inclusive primary school based in the Druids Heath area of Birmingham, with a dedicated, hard-working team of staff who strive towards all pupils achieving the highest educational outcomes, regardless of their circumstance or background. 

We wish to appoint a Play Worker to work in the After School Club for 6 hours per week. 

You will be working term-time only: ·         Monday to Wednesday    3:05 pm to 5:05 pm

 We can offer you a welcoming school with dedicated and supportive staff.  The Oaks is renowned for it's restorative, caring and committed team, fostering a positive atmosphere, where children feel safe to step out of their comfort zones and take on new challenges. 

 Visits are warmly welcomed, should you wish to arrange a visit please call the school on 0121 464 6272 or email mcummins@theoaks.drbignitemat.org

 Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.  One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

 Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

 This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 The closing date is 26th June 2026