Playworker (to work in Breakfast Club)

7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Shifts include:

(1) 7:15am-8:45am

(2) 7:30am-9:00am

(3) 7:45am-9:15am

Scale 1C3 (points 2-6). (£27,345-£28,929 FTE) actual salary - £4,774-£5,051 per annum

The opportunity:

Our school is changing and growing. Already successful and at the heart of the community we want to step up a gear and raise standards even further whilst making sure our creative curriculum continues to meet the needs of every child.

We put our pupils at the forefront of all we do and need someone who shares our passion. We enable all children to make the best progress they can.

We are looking for a Playworker and seeking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic member of staff with a commitment to our ethos, vision and values. This role is to support children in the morning at breakfast club.

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants should:

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Specialist Teaching & Learning Support, Teaching & Learning Support, Childcare Learning & Development or equivalent.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills - equivalent to at least Basic Skills Level 2/GCSE Grade C in English & Maths.
• Have experience of working with children in a primary school setting.

Persons without the relevant qualifications should not apply.

Why Work at Hackbridge Primary School?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing school
• Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
• Excellent transport links nearby
• Wide range of facilities across our sites
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Focus on staff well-being and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Important information:

• Applicants must address each point of the person specification (available to download below) sequentially within the Supporting Statement. Applications where this has not been completed will not be considered.
• Please be aware this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• Applicants must be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasks
• For this role the Federation would not consider sponsoring a certificate of sponsorship/Visa and we are unable to offer advice on these matters.
• In line with KCSIE 2024 guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response, therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Interviews will be arranged once shortlisting has taken place.