Before & After School Playworker - Allesley Primary School

What is the job role?

Allesley Primary School are seeking to appoint a Playworker to join our before and after school provision team (Bluebirds). Our experienced team are passionate about providing high-quality care for children who take care of children from across the school, keeping them safe, cared for and entertained before and the end of normal school day.

The working hours for this role are: 7:30am-9:00am and 3:00pm-5:30pm,

Monday to Friday.

We are happy to accept applications for either the morning or afternoon

session only, but please make this clear on your application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Play Worker who enjoys supporting children and working collaboratively with the school team.

Someone who can:

Be a dedicated, reliable professional with the ability to engage children Set high standards for themselves and others Pro-active team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment Creative, motivated, innovative and able to think 'outside the box' Able and willing to work in a team and contribute to the wider life of the school in a caring and professional manner Able to lead, used their own initiative and encourage pupil growth and development

The successful candidate will work within a strong and dedicated team, fantastic children and hardworking colleagues who are passionate about everything they do.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date: Monday 18th May

Interview date: w/c 18th May

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

Bluebirds Play Worker JD & PS v2.pdf