Playworker

Role Overview Job Title: Breakfast Club - Playworker Start Date: 5th January 2027 Salary: £13.91 (Grade C) Hours Per Week: 2.5 HPW (7:50am - 9:05am across 2 morning sessions per week, days to be negotiated) Status: Fixed Term Linked to funding | Part Time | Until 31/07/2027 Closing Date: 12 Noon on 11th November 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026 As a Breakfast Club Play Worker at Beaford Community Primary and Nursery School, you will play an important role in ensuring that children have a positive, safe and enjoyable start to their school day. Our Breakfast Club provides a safe, supervised and stimulating environment for children before the beginning of the school day, supporting the childcare needs of families while helping children to arrive at school on time, well-nourished and ready to learn. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children attending the club, helping to serve a healthy breakfast and organising a range of engaging and enjoyable activities. You will encourage positive social interaction and ensure that children feel happy, secure and well prepared for the school day ahead. The Breakfast Club offers children a welcoming space where they can eat, play, socialise and take part in a variety of activities within a caring and supportive environment. You will work as part of the school team to ensure that the Breakfast Club operates safely and effectively, following the school’s policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety and the welfare of children. In-service training and opportunities for professional development will be provided where appropriate. Why Join Us? We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include: Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS) Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations. Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days Schemes: Cycle to work scheme For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, George Myers, via admin@beaford-primary.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs. TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.