Wrap Around Playworker

Wraparound Playworker NJC Scale 1 Point 3 (£25,614 FTE) 14 hours, Term time only, Permanent basis Available as soon as possible Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our vibrant wraparound care team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in making our students feel safe, welcomed, and inspired at the start or end of their school day. As a Wraparound Playworker, you won’t just be supervising; you’ll be crafting an experience that is exciting, inclusive, and—most importantly—fun! Working under the guidance of our Lead Wraparound Playworker, you will help provide the essential support our families need while ensuring our students continue to thrive in a nurturing environment. Working Schedule The total contracted working pattern is 14 hours per week (term time only), scheduled across the following sessions:

• Breakfast Club (Monday to Friday): 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
• After School Club (Monday to Wednesday): 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
• After School Club (Thursday & Friday): 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM We are committed to the development and support of our team, offering a range of opportunities through nationally accredited programs and in-school experiences. Our experienced and supportive staff team benefits from our dedication to improving wellbeing, guided by an influential staff council. We believe all voices should play an active role in our school's improvement journey.

At Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy we strive to create a school family that nurtures and supports the whole school community; treating everyone with love, compassion and respect. We aim to:

• Prepare children for life in a multicultural, multi-faith world.
• Support children’s social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.
• Enable children to consider and develop Christian values and beliefs as a positive force for good.
• Be inclusive; fostering a real sense of community and unity for all our stakeholders.
• Enable children to understand and develop the Christian values of Compassion, Respect and Forgiveness. Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available. Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be an opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance. Application Procedure: Please submit application forms via eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am - Monday 16th November 2026 with interviews being held shortly after.