Assistant Playworker

Co-op Academy Woodslee is a part of the Co-op Academies Trust.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly-motivated team player who would like to join our friendly team to care for our children attending Co-op Academy Woodslee before and after school club.

This role involves developing and delivering high-quality inclusive learning opportunities and play for children from F1 to Y6. You will support provision by planning and delivering activities in an exciting, nurturing environment. Building effective relationships with parents and carers, as well as children and colleagues is essential.

23.25 Hours per week Monday to Friday (specific hours to be discussed)

Term time only (including INSET) 39 weeks per year

Our Breakfast club operates 7.30 am to 8.45 am Monday to Friday and our After School Club operates 3.30pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday and on Friday to 5.45pm.

We have been on a journey of significant change, and we’re looking for the right candidate to complement our thriving team.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, vibrant and inclusive learning community
• Continued professional development 
• Exuberant learners who are polite, responsible and kind
• A creative, caring atmosphere with a strong commitment to the education of the whole child
• A hardworking, talented and dedicated team of staff, governors and supportive parents

If you are: 

• Experienced working with Primary aged children and have a calm and patient personality
• Good sense of humour and team player with flexibility and can- do attitude 
• To create and maintain positive and supportive professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Committed to inclusion, high standards of achievement, pastoral care and safeguarding. 
• To model the school vision, mission and aims of Woodslee

• Visit to Woodslee on Thursday 5th September 2024 after school club session at 4pm is warmly welcomed and we hope that after finding out more about us on our school website: https://www.woodslee.coopacademies.co.uk/, You will feel encouraged to apply for the advertised post.

Co-op Academy Woodslee is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage all applicants to visit the school for a tour of the after school club on Thursday 5th September 2024 at 4pm. Please call the office to arrange at 0151 334 1406 from Wednesday 4th September 2024 when school re-opens or email our School Office on woodslee@coopacademies.co.uk.

Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 6th September 2024. Interviews to be held week of 9th September 2024. Further details to be given during shortlisting.

Applications are made via the TES application form.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with appropriate childrens and/or adults barred list check if necessary. A person who is included in the childrens or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Perks: What you do here really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job. We offer competitive salaries and pension schemes as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing debt we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay. Health We want you to stay happy and healthy. So as a teaching colleague you’ll get the school holiday period off work. And even better, we offer a free flu vaccine, 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at a number of popular gyms. Discounts We offer a discount on Co-op Food plus discounts on legal services and funeral plans. You’ll also get access to Co-operative Flexible Benefits and MyActiveDiscounts, giving you discounts and offers from well-known brands on things like shopping, travel, eating out, theatre tickets and broadband.