lunchtime play worker

Whitefield Primary School is a large primary school with 340 pupils located in Penwortham, Lancashire. We are looking to appoint a lunchtime play worker to join our lunchtime team. The contract will be for a mimimum variable contract of 5 hours a week however from April 26 to March 27 the hours will be 7.5 hours per week. These hours may continue however it is dependant on funding. We are an OPAL platinium school (Outdoor Play and Learning) and we are seeking a person who is hardworking and passionate about outdoor play and also someone who has a caring nature and a desire to make the pupils lunchtime a happy, safe and fun experience. They will be organised, show a high level of understanding children and able to display a full awareness of confidentiality. Experience of primary aged children would be an advantage. You will be expected to engage and oomplete playworker training, first aid training and attend OPAL play meetings which are held every term. Applicants will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check Please contact Julie Garry if you would like to discuss any aspects of the job further. Closing Date: Tuesday 28th April @ 9.00am Shortlisting: Tuesday 28th April Interview Date: Thursday 30th May Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Desirable Experience

• Experience of primary aged children