Play Worker - Owls Club - Mount Nod Primary School

Fixed Term to 31^st August 2026

Mount Nod Primary is a thriving and vibrant school looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to appoint as a Play worker to support the Play Leader in the day to day running of our before and after school club.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills in order to develop close partnerships with staff, children and parents.

12 hours per week - (7.30am to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 5.30pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

each day during term-time) and 38 weeks per year.

What is the job role?

You will have the ability to support the Play Leader in the planning and organisation of appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 11 years and to work within the agreed framework of procedures.

You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements in order to create a safe, caring and stimulating environment that addresses the needs of the individual child.

You will be required to attend staff meetings and training when required.

We offer the opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive and creative team with children who are well behaved.

Experience of working with children.

Relevant Level 2 qualification required.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview date: TBC

Who are we looking for?

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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