Play Worker

Are you enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping children learn, play and develop? We are looking to appoint a dedicated Playworker to join our primary school team, supporting pupils to enjoy a safe, fun and engaging environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, encouraging their creativity and helping them build confidence, friendships and positive relationships through play. As a Playworker, you will help provide a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment where children can relax, socialise and take part in a range of activities. Your responsibilities will include: Supervising children during play sessions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times. Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities to encourage creativity, teamwork and development. Supporting children to develop positive relationships and social skills. Encouraging participation in indoor and outdoor games and activities. Promoting positive behaviour and helping children resolve disagreements appropriately. Supporting children with different needs and abilities to ensure everyone feels included. Setting up and tidying away play equipment and resources. Following the school's safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour policies. Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a positive experience for all pupils. Moorhill Primary School has a welcoming and highly dedicated team, committed to working in partnership with parents and the school community. We want children to enjoy and excel in their learning and achieve their potential in all areas of school life. Academic achievement is important, as is achievement in music, sport and the arts. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our values— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Every child deserves an exceptional primary education. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows, curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our family of primary schools, we are committed to creating  welcoming, inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our curriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers, effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From the earliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school, we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wide Digital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning, preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future. We know that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuine sense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed, whatever their starting point or individual needs. Alongside academic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. We want our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativity and strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorable experiences help children discover new interests, buil