Play Team Member
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ebrill 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | b0550166-af66-4004-bac0-485a4982d53b |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
• Previous experience of play work or working with children highly desirable
• Knowledge and/or understanding of the Playwork Principles desirable
• Previous first aid experience desirable (basic First Aid training will be provided)
• Literacy and numeracy: Ability to follow written guidance and procedures
• Problem solving: Ability to identify and resolve straightforward problems and refer complex problems to an appropriate member of staff
• Verbal and written skills: Play team members will be required to record incidents swiftly and add to appropriate central school records. Ability to give clear verbal instructions to children and team members. Ability to follow good protocol.
• Enjoy working with young people (all ages in the primary school range 4 – 11 years).
• Positive and supportive attitude towards young people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Confident in working with and able to influence and negotiate with children from Reception (4 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
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• Strong teamwork skills; enjoy being part of a team, supportive, flexible and reliable.
• Practical, solutions driven.
• Friendly, approachable and caring manner.
• Dependable, with good time keeping.
• Willingness to try new things and work outside of your comfort zone.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small village primary school within a very supportive community. This small-scale approach gives our children a real opportunity to thrive.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 123 pupils on roll.
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Previous experience of play work or working with children highly desirable
• Knowledge and/or understanding of the Playwork Principles desirable
• Previous first aid experience desirable (basic First Aid training will be provided)
• Literacy and numeracy: Ability to follow written guidance and procedures
• Problem solving: Ability to identify and resolve straightforward problems and refer complex problems to an appropriate member of staff
• Verbal and written skills: Play team members will be required to record incidents swiftly and add to appropriate central school records. Ability to give clear verbal instructions to children and team members. Ability to follow good protocol.
• Enjoy working with young people (all ages in the primary school range 4 – 11 years).
• Positive and supportive attitude towards young people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Confident in working with and able to influence and negotiate with children from Reception (4 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
•
• Strong teamwork skills; enjoy being part of a team, supportive, flexible and reliable.
• Practical, solutions driven.
• Friendly, approachable and caring manner.
• Dependable, with good time keeping.
• Willingness to try new things and work outside of your comfort zone.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small village primary school within a very supportive community. This small-scale approach gives our children a real opportunity to thrive.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 123 pupils on roll.
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.