Play Worker
Job Description
We are looking to recruit Play Workers to join our wraparound care provision at our Higham Ferrers schools from September 2025. The provision offers wrap-around care via breakfast and afterschool clubs for children aged four to eleven. This will be extended to include holiday care from Easter 2026. You will need to be passionate about providing stimulating, age-related play opportunities for our children and be able to work within a team before and after school hours. We have flexible working pattern options available.
We are seeking people who:
enjoy working with children
have a caring personality and can empathise with children
have the ability to be flexible and use their own initiative
can work as part of a team and have good communication skills
will respect the confidentiality of pupils and staff
have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding
have an awareness of basic health and safety issues
Please visit our website https://www.learningforlifetrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies to access the job description and person specification and application form.
If you have any questions about the position, please email the Wraparound care Lead, Gemma Wright at gemma.wright@lflet.org.uk
Hours of Work:
22.5 hours per week (07:15 - 08:45am and 3:00 - 6:00pm), 38 weeks per year increasing to 51 weeks per year at Easter 2026. The provision will be open from 07:45am and will close at 5:45pm.Rate of pay:
Grade C, Point 2 - 3, 24,414 - 24,796 (pro rata, per annum). This is equivalent to 12.65 to 12.85 per hour.To Apply:
All applications must be on a Trust application form and should be submitted, along with a covering letter, by email to Laura Civil at HR@iflt.org.uk CV's will not be accepted.The closing date for applications is midday on the 16th June 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: 12.65-12.85 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2025
Reference ID: PWHigham
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3191880
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Part Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationHigham Ferrers, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned