Playworker (Wraparound)

Job Title Play Worker (wraparound) Employment Status: Permanent, Term time only, 16 hours per week Actual Salary: Grade 1- £9,151 pro rata per annum Required: As soon as possible Location: Coventry About the role We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic individual for wraparound support who are responsible for the delivery of our children in year groups from nursery to year 6. The postholder will supervise safe, age-appropriate play opportunities and assisting sessions of sport, drama, arts and crafts activities for children. We are looking for someone who: Understands their role in safeguarding and protecting children Can engage with children in a fun, enjoyable and appropriate manner. Can deliver high quality, balanced, lively daily programme of play opportunities Can work efficiently as part of a vibrant team. All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy. About us Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a faith-based primary school in the city of Coventry with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence. We have a diverse student population, including pupils with EAL, SEND, and those eligible for pupil premium. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Our whole school community values the contribution every child brings, which makes our school a happy and fun place to learn and work. Our mission statement is: ‘Together We Thrive’ and this sentiment underpins all we do. We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do. Why work for us? A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to: A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping dis