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Qualified Playworker

Lyde Green Primary School · Bristol · South Gloucestershire

Job description

Job title: Qualified Playworker

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 25 per week

Working pattern: Monday - Friday. 7.15am-9am then 2.45pm-6pm.

Location: Lyde Green, BS16 7LH


We are looking for passionate and creative play assistants to join our before and after school clubs, based at Lyde Green Primary School. This is a permanent position and a fantastic opportunity to build a fun and rewarding career working with children.

As a member of the team, you will gain valuable experience assisting the delivering a wide range of engaging and participative childcare activities; working with children from ages 4 - 11.

You should be self-motivated, have good communication skills and be able to engage with children positively. It is important that you have an understanding of the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care; and demonstrable experience of providing and facilitating safe and creative play.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Plan and deliver safe activities with groups of children from all class ranges
  • Engage with children encouraging them to participate in activities to promote learning and social development
  • Support children on a 1:1 basis who have complex needs (if required)
  • Encourage fair and caring behaviour among the children
  • Encourage independence and self-esteem
  • Ensure safety and safeguarding procedures are adhered to ensure children are kept safe
  • Assist with food preparation for serving breakfast and afterschool snacks


In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 3rd July. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.


Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.


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About this school

Lyde Green Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
478
Avg teacher salary
£44,811
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.2:1
Academy trust
CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 7LH

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Salary
£12.85 p/h (CSET 13)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026

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