OPAL Play Worker
Location: St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Colegate, Leam Lane, Gateshead, NE10 8PP
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,027 per annum, pro rota)
Hours: Permanent, 6 hours 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks)
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team.
The Head Teacher and Local Governing Committee are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and responsible individual to join our OPAL Playworker Team, to help supervise and engage children in activities throughout the lunchtime break.
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Good social skills and an ability to communicate effectively
2. Initiative and the ability to work as part of a team
3. Patience and sensitivity in dealing with children, with an ability to respond to their needs
4. Punctuality and reliability
5. Promote positive play
6. A willingness to undertake First Aid training
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form, please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd March 2025 (Midnight)
Interview date: Friday 14th March 2025
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
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