Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
New Mill Junior and Infant School
Hours
6.00 hours per week - Term time only
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Kirkroyds Lane, Holmfirth HD9 1LS
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st August 2026
Grade
Grade 3
Salary
£3,417 per annum
New Mill Infant School and New Mill Junior School
Initially fixed Term till but with potential to become substantive (please contact school if you would like to discuss this further)
6 hours worked Monday to Friday (1hour 12mins per day)
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
The children, staff, and governors at New Mill Schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and flexible lunchtime play worker to join the team within our caring and welcoming school community.
The successful applicant will provide practical support for pupils in the dining hall and in the playground over the lunchtime period, helping to develop social skills through play and promoting children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who is:
* A positive role model to children.
* Patient, understanding with strong communication skills with both children and staff members.
* Able to work as part of a team
In return we can offer you:
* A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff
* Enthusiastic and motivated staff
* A genuine opportunity to make a difference
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
If you require further information about the schools please visit the schools website
New Mill Infant and Junior Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Completed forms should be returned directly to the School by post or by email to by 9am Friday 10th October 2025.
Interviews: w/c 13th October (To be confirmed with the applicant/s)
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
10 October 2025, 9:00 AM