PLAY WORKER

Company: Lancashire County Council
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Job Description:

Location

Hesketh-with-becconsall All Saints CE Primary School, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RD (179 on roll)

Tel: 01772 812630

School website: www.allsaintshwb.co.uk/

Summary

All Saints CE Primary School, part of the Learning Together Trust, is establishing Extended Services on site with BEFORE and AFTER school provision for primary school children. The school seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Play Worker.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Play Lead to deliver high quality play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
  • Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children, including those with special needs.
  • Assist the Play Lead in ensuring EYFS requirements are met and support basic record keeping and provision activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team
  • Excellent facilities across the school
  • Comprehensive professional development programme and many opportunities to contribute to extra‑curricular activities and whole‑school initiatives.
  • Part‑time position, term‑time only (salary quoted is full‑time equivalent, pro‑rata basis).

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 in Playwork, Childcare or equivalent.
  • Paediatric First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Food Safety certificate (can be arranged if expired).

Experience

Essential Experience

  • Previous experience supporting or caring for children in the relevant age group.
  • Knowledge of child protection practices or willingness to complete required training.

Desirable Experience

  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.

Recruitment Information

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Successful applicants will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

All Saints CE Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026