Location
Sherwood Primary School, Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA (422 on roll)
Tel: 01772 719093
School website: www.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Sherwood Primary School is a two form entry Primary School in the heart of Fulwood. We operate a thriving before and after school facility that provides high quality wrap around care for our families. We are looking to appoint an additional playworker to work alongside our BASE Manager and team of playworkers to deliver high quality play opportunities for our children.
The successful applicant will be expected to work with our children after School Monday - Friday 3.30-6pm. The role is for 12.5 hours per week. We are well equipped for activities indoors with a great outdoor space that is accessible in all weathers. The club offers a range of play and craft activities each day and we are well resourced to provide these. If you have a strength or interest, please outline this in your application.
We are looking for a positive role model for children who will lead by example and form positive relationships within a team. We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to join our hard working team and to contribute towards our vision for all children. We are a fantastic Primary School and have high expectations of our children's behaviour and academic achievement. We provide Sherwood children with a vibrant play environment and work closely with our families to support children's social and emotional needs.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
Desirable Qualifications
- Teaching assistant, play worker or childcare qualifications.
- No formal qualifications are required but the post holder must be literate.
Training on a First Aid programme would be an advantage or the willingness to undertake such training as necessary.
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Essential Experience
- Prior experience of working with children.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact School to speak to our Business Manager.
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
