Pre-school Playworker

**Pre-School Playworker**

**TA1 Pt 2 - 4, hourly rate of £11.59 - £11.98**

**Hours between 7.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday**

**Contract type: zero hours contract**

North Worcester Primary Academy is a free school run by the highly regarded Rivers C of E Academy Trust, specialists in early years and primary provision. North Worcester Primary has a very popular pre-school for 3 and 4 year olds, which is open all year round. Our pre-school’s growth in popularity means that we are now looking for playworkers who have a passion for working with children.

Since opening in 2019, our enthusiastic staff have worked hard to create a safe and inclusive school where children feel happy and are excited to learn. We are Ofsted rated ‘good’ in all areas (February 2024). We are proud that our staff enjoy working at North Worcester and that this was acknowledged by Ofsted: “Staff are overwhelmingly positive about working at North Worcester Primary and pre school. They feel supported and valued.” Our pre-school has a vibrant learning space including playground and a forest school.

Our school has a friendly atmosphere, which is reflected in happy children who thrive in a safe and positive learning environment.

**You will have**:

- Previous experience of working with children
- Good understanding of safe and creative play
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate well
- Flexible and creative
- Positive and hard working

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Assisting in the implementation of the daily activities of pre school.
- Supervising the children to ensure their wellbeing at all times.
- Working with staff to maintain pre school to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

**North Worcester Primary Academy can offer**:

- a thriving, happy place to work,
- vibrant and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments,
- happy and friendly children with excellent behaviour, supportive and committed parents.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.59-£11.98 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024