Lunchtime Playworker

Post Title: Lunchtime Playworker Salary Grade: C3- FTE - £29,561.00 - Actual - £3,443.00 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 1:00pm (5 hours) Start Date: January 2027 We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Playworker to join our wonderful team. At Green Lane Primary & Nursery School, we believe that lunchtimes should be happy, active and inclusive, where every child feels safe, valued and ready to thrive. Could you help make lunchtimes the highlight of a child's school day? What we're looking for Someone who shares our school values of being Positive, Hardworking and Polite, and who: Brings energy, warmth and a sense of fun to every lunchtime.

Enjoys playing with children and encouraging imaginative, active and cooperative play.

Builds positive, respectful relationships with children and colleagues.

Helps every child feel included, confident and happy.

Encourages kindness, independence and positive behaviour.

Is reliable, proactive and always ready to lend a hand.

What we can offer A welcoming, supportive and friendly school community.

Fantastic children who bring energy, curiosity and joy to each day.

A committed team who genuinely cares about making a difference.

The opportunity to play an important role in children's happiness, friendships and wellbeing.

A rewarding role that fits around the school day and school holidays.

If you can bring a smile, a little creativity and plenty of enthusiasm to our playground, you could be just the person we're looking for. You don't need to be an expert in play - just someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive attitude and is willing to get involved! Come and help our children learn well, play well and thrive! Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Green Lane Primary and Nursery School is part of the Helix Learning Trust, providing the benefit of fantastic school to school support including shared professional development across the five schools within the Trust. An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. NO AGENCIES NO CVs The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Please note that as this post will commence part way through the academic year (1 September to 31 August) the salary will be adjusted to reflect the number of contracted days for the remainder of the academic year.