Play Worker (Level 2) - Evenlode Primary School
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Penarth, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SCH00902 |
Summary
About us: We are welcoming applications for a Playworker to work in our Out of School Club, located within Evenlode Primary School. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team that delivers high quality childcare.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2, £24,309, £12.60ph (Pro Rata)
Working Hours: 22.5 Hours weekly during Term-Time, with additional hours during school holidays.
Working Pattern: Before School: 7:30am - 9:00am / After School Session: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Place of Work: Evenlode Primary School
Contract Length: To be reviewed after 6 months with the needs of the service
Description: You need to have the desire to support children of all abilities within the play setting. Working as part of a team you will be involved in the planning and delivery of fun and creative play opportunities for children aged 4yrs to 11 yrs. You will assist in the completion of documentation such as risk assessments and daily attendance registers.
About you:
Ideally, you will need a good standard of education to GCSE. No childcare qualifications necessary but must have willing to complete any relevant training for the role. Desirable to have a relevant Level 1 / 2 qualification in Playwork. Experience working with children is an advantage. An understanding of the importance of play is desirable with an aptitude for organising fun activities indoors and outdoors in all weather. Knowledge of the Playwork Principles would be an advantage but not essential and show an understanding of the importance of Safeguarding. You will also have the ability to communicate with both children and adults.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2, £24,309, £12.60ph (Pro Rata)
Working Hours: 22.5 Hours weekly during Term-Time, with additional hours during school holidays.
Working Pattern: Before School: 7:30am - 9:00am / After School Session: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Place of Work: Evenlode Primary School
Contract Length: To be reviewed after 6 months with the needs of the service
Description: You need to have the desire to support children of all abilities within the play setting. Working as part of a team you will be involved in the planning and delivery of fun and creative play opportunities for children aged 4yrs to 11 yrs. You will assist in the completion of documentation such as risk assessments and daily attendance registers.
About you:
Ideally, you will need a good standard of education to GCSE. No childcare qualifications necessary but must have willing to complete any relevant training for the role. Desirable to have a relevant Level 1 / 2 qualification in Playwork. Experience working with children is an advantage. An understanding of the importance of play is desirable with an aptitude for organising fun activities indoors and outdoors in all weather. Knowledge of the Playwork Principles would be an advantage but not essential and show an understanding of the importance of Safeguarding. You will also have the ability to communicate with both children and adults.
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