Playworker for Kids Club (KCKC)

Knavesmire Primary School are seeking to recruit a playworker to join our after school club (KCKC) as soon as possible. 

We require a flexible and friendly team member to look after the children who attend our popular after school and school holiday clubs. You will have experience of working with children, delivering engaging and interesting activities, and you will be dedicated and committed to providing an excellent provision for our pupils. The successful candidate will be expected to work additional paid hours on a rota basis during the school holiday periods in order to ensure there is appropriate cover for the holiday club.

This is a full year (52 weeks), part time position for 16.25 hours per week (3.00pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday).

Knavesmire is a popular and successful school rooted in its community close to the heart of the historic city of York. We are a very friendly place to work and we were graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas (October 2022). In addition, the Trust offers a range of staff benefits, including enrolment in the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and a range of family friendly policies.

Further information about our school can be found on our website: https://knavesmireprimary.co.uk/

A full job description, person specification and an application form can be found on the Trust website https://southbanktrust.co.uk/careers/

Please email applications to recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk for the attention of Mrs W Shreeve.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10 June 2024.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.