Playworker

HEYES LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL
CROFTON AVENUE
TIMPERLEY
ALTRINCHAM
WA15 6BZ
Tel: 0161 973 9850
Email: office@heyeslane.co.uk
Website: www.heyeslane.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Harkin

POST 1 PLAYWORKER (8 HOURS PER WEEK)
Required from: 2.3.26 or by negotiation
Band 1 (points 2-3) depending on experience £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata (actual £4, 634 - £4,707)
8 hours per week (4 x 2-hour sessions Monday to Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm term time only plus Inset Days (39 weeks) with optional additional hours during holiday clubs)
Permanent with 3 month probationary period

POST 2 PLAYWORKER (15 HOURS PER WEEK)
Required from: Required from: 2.3.26 or by negotiation
Band 1 (points 2-3) depending on experience £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata (actual £8,689 - £8,825)
15 hours per week (5 x 3-hour sessions Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 6.00pm term time only plus Inset Days (39 weeks) with optional additional hours during holiday clubs)
Permanent with 3 month probationary period

“An exceptional school for everyone”

Heyes Lane Primary School is a vibrant, two/three-form entry school in the heart of Timperley, proudly serving a diverse and inclusive community of 578 pupils. Our spacious site and extensive outdoor facilities provide a safe, engaging and inspiring environment for children to thrive. Rooted in our mission to be an exceptional school for everyone, our work is guided by five core values: a positive mindset, an active approach, a creative outlook, a connected environment, and a caring nature. These values shape our culture and ensure that every child is nurtured academically, socially and emotionally.

Due to rising demand at our newly created Heyes Hangout Wraparound provision, we are delighted to be expanding our team. We are looking for two enthusiastic and nurturing Playworkers to join our dedicated team and help us deliver highquality, childcentred play experiences for our pupils.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

The successful Playworker candidate will be:

Warm, nurturing and relational practitioners who build strong, respectful relationships with children and colleagues
Enthusiastic and creative, able to initiate and support engaging, inclusive play opportunities both indoors and outdoors
Confident in promoting children’s independence, wellbeing and social development
Skilled in supporting positive behaviour through a calm, caring and relational approach
Reliable, committed and able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
Reflective and willing to contribute ideas to continually develop the provision
Able to adapt activities to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND
Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, following school policies and statutory guidance

What We Can Offer You:
A warm, caring school ethos where staff well-being is prioritised and actively supported
A family-first Senior Leadership Team that understands the importance of worklife balance
A creative and nurturing environment where you can grow professionally without overwhelming demands
A strong, supportive staff team that collaborates to share the workload and ensure everyone feels valued
Children who are curious, kind, and eager to thrive creating a fulfilling and rewarding experience
A committed and supportive Governing Board that champions staff well-being
Positive relationships with engaged parents and carers who understand and respect your role
An environment where you can contribute to our school’s vision while being supported in your own professional development

Visits and Application Process:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Visit dates: Friday 13th February at 9.00am and 2.00pm.

Please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 0161 973 9850 or emailing our School Business Manager, Denise Clark, at sbm@heyeslane.co.uk
Completed applications should be emailed to: sbm@heyeslane.co.uk

Heyes Lane Primary 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 satisfactory references (which will be requested prior to interview), an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a medical fitness check, evidence of qualifications, and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Closing date - Monday 23 February 2026
Shortlisting - Tuesday 24 February 2026
Interviews - Friday 27 February 2026