Job title and organisation: Buddies Playworker - Birchfield Primary School
Salary: A1/B1
Hours: 8 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Birchfield Primary School
Closing date and Time: Friday 24 April 2026
Part-Time Buddies Playworker
We are looking for a Playworker to join our team at Buddies, our inclusive before and after school club. This is based in the bungalow which is separate to the school building. The hours for the role are 3pm until 5pm Monday to Thursday.
We are a popular and over-subscribed one form entry primary school in the heart of the village of Gildersome in the South of Leeds. We are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children are valued and will be challenged in their thinking so they can achieve to the best of their abilities and become lifelong learners.The successful candidate will join an established team supported by an experienced leadership team and supportive and active governing body.
The team at Buddies deliver high quality provision for our families before and after school and provide wrap around care on Wednesdays for children who do two and a half days at Nursery at the beginning and end of the week. The children love attending Buddies and the staff plan lots of exciting and interesting activities for the children, with changing themes linked to the calendar. The learning environment both inside the bungalow and outside in the garden is excellent.
We are a school with strong family values, where our children always come first. Our mission is for our children to have the best time whilst in our care, achieve their best academically but also become well-rounded, happy and socially adept individuals. We place high priority on personal development and well-being. We are committed to high quality teaching and learning to ensure that we make a real difference to the needs of each child.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking to gain experience in a school setting.
Successful applicants will have the ability to:
- Work well as an integral part of a team, valuing the contributions of all.
- Be highly organised, enthusiastic, positive and be prepared to work hard.
- Make a positive contribution to the life of the school.
- Communicate effectively with children, families and staff in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Be flexible in their work and approach to school life.
In return we can offer:
- A supportive and friendly school community with hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues
- Children who have a thirst for learning and enjoy coming to school
- A supportive governing body, leadership and staff team
- A culture which supports staff well-being
- The opportunity to become part of a school community ‘where children come first’.
- A high quality, comprehensive training and professional development programme
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, medical clearance, a check of the ISA barred list, prohibition order and DBS Enhanced Disclosure, verification of identity and eligibility to work in the UK as well as verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable.
Applicants can contact the school directly via telephone 0113 2533009 or email office@birchfieldprimary.org
The application pack can be found on the website here
Vacancies | Birchfield Primary School
Applicants are encouraged to visit us to see our lovely school.
Closing date for applications is Friday 24th April.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th April.
Completed applications, along with a covering letter should be emailed to office@birchfieldprimary.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
The post start Date is 1st September 2026
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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