Playworker (Lunchtime) – Kingsland Primary School Salary: Grade A scale point 3 — £24,796 pro rata. Part time 1 hour 50 minutes per day, term time only. Subject to job evaluation and pay award. Closing date: Monday 4th May at 12pm Application: BCC application form please contact c.stephenson@kingsland.bham.sch.uk for an application form or to arrange a visit. Contact: Carol Stephenson, c.stephenson@kingsland.bham.sch.uk Are you passionate about supporting children to enjoy positive, active play and building their confidence and social skills? Join Kingsland Primary School as a Playworker and make a real difference to pupils’ daily school experience. This is an exciting opportunity to lead play activities, support lunchtime staff and help create an inclusive, calm and fun midday environment where every pupil can thrive. About Kingsland Primary School Kingsland is a warm, inclusive 1½ form-entry maintained primary school in Kingstanding, Birmingham. We serve a diverse community. Our vision is that pupils are ready to learn, inspired to achieve and prepared for life. Built on mutual respect and high aspirations for every pupil, we follow the OFSTED framework and are focused on embedding wellbeing and strong behaviour practice across the school. About the role As Playworker you will be a key part of our midday team, helping to make lunchtimes safe, enjoyable and developmentally rich for pupils. You will: Lead and organise play activities and lunchtime games both outdoors and indoors Support and guide midday supervisors to develop positive play provision Provide support and counselling for pupils who find the playground challenging Maintain and organise play equipment safely and responsibly Record and report pupil behaviour where necessary and uphold the school’s behaviour policy Supervise pupils during transitions and inclement weather, ensuring inclusion for all Contribute to staff meetings and participate in professional development and performance management This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with children, leading small-group activities, and supporting midday staff to create an inclusive play culture. About you — the ideal candidate We are looking for someone who: Is calm, patient and confident leading play and supervising groups of pupils Builds warm, respectful relationships with children and colleagues Is committed to inclusion and understands the needs of pupils with diverse backgrounds, including those with SEND and EAL Is proactive in organising safe, engaging play activities and maintaining equipment Communicates well with staff and, when appropriate, parents You do not need formal teaching qualifications; what matters most is a genuine love of working with pupils and the ability to create a positive lunchtime experience that supports learning and wellbeing. What we offer The chance to make a tangible difference every day in a caring, diverse school community A supportive team with opportunities for training and professional development linked to our school priorities (behaviour, wellbeing and early years development) The opportunity to be part of a school committed to high aspirations and inclusive practice Practical details and how to apply Salary: Grade A scale point 3 — £24,796 pro rata Application requirements: Completed BCC application form (posted or emailed) Closing date: Monday 4th May at 12pm Contact / submission: Carol Stephenson Email: c.stephenson@kingsland.bham.sch.uk Tel: 0121 464 7707 To apply, please send your completed application form to Carol Stephenson by the closing date. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.