Play Worker – Owls Club

What is the job role?

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.

Who are we looking for?

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

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 an agreed range of procedures.

You will have a good understanding of Health & 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.

Relevant Level 2 qualification required.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Coventry City Council

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