Playworkers

Vacancy Summary

Playworkers

Pay Scale: SCP 5 (£5,614 - £5,715 per annum actual)

10 hours per week - TTO, 5 days a week (11:30am - 13:30pm)

Fixed Term

September 2025 start

Vacancy Information

We are looking for someone who:

• Ideally has experience of working in a similar role.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is able to work on their own initiative, prioritising day to day work.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to our Catholic vision and ethos.

Effort Demands:

• Will supervise and engage children in safe, structured and stimulating play during lunchtimes and playtimes.
• Will work under the supervision of the senior lunchtime supervisor or senior staff but will be expected to use initiative and build positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up play areas that encourage children to develop through play.
• Build strong relationships with children and respond to their needs.
• Lead games and supervise children.
• Encourage children to express themselves and talk about their worries.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and professionals.
• Make sure children are safe and secure.
• Deal with injuries and emergencies
• Support classes with Forest School
• As a school that strives for excellence in all areas we would like to appoint a playworker to join our staff team.

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard and as part of a team and for someone who will take pride in their work and our school.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed to allow you to get a feel for the school, if you would like to visit, please email martyn.filson@olsb.bcwcat.co.uk.

Applications must be completed on a CES application form - https://olsb.bcwcat.co.uk/Vacancies/ which is also available from the school office. CVs will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28 July 2025

Interviews: August 2025

The school is committed to a rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy. All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.