Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BEEN RECEIVED VIA OUR WEBSITE AT LEOACADEMYTRUST.CO.UK

Job Title:

Playworker

Pay Scale:

Fringe PS1/2 FTE 23,322 Actual annual salary 4,341

Reports to:

Extended Schools Team Leader

Responsible for:

The delivery of Wraparound provision.

LEO Academy Trust is looking for caring and enthusiastic staff who will be able to work as part of a team to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment for our wrap around care provision. You will help with running the day to day sessions which will include a range of engaging activities.

You will:

Need to use your initiative to work on your own, but also Enjoy working as part of a team. Contribute to the well-being and safeguarding of all the children and staff. Ideally have experience working with children Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential
Using the person specification (can be found on the LEO website at: leoacademytrust.co.uk), you should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.

We can offer you a range of benefits, which can be found on our website, including discounted wraparound care and nursery fees as well as a comprehensive health and wellbeing package.

Informal conversations are welcomed; please contact the Trust's HR Team via recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk.

Please be aware:

This role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas. For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases. Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre- employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations. Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities. LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role please contact the Recruitment team via recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further information, please refer to our applicant guide on our website.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 4,341.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person