Contract Type: Permanent 
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent
Start Date:22nd June 2026
Salary: Grade 3 £24,404 to £25,183 per annum pro rata

 

Abbott Community Primary School is an Outstanding School in the hub of the local community. High aspirations coupled with collaborative, positive relationships between all our stakeholders, are the key to our success.

The Governing Body wish to appoint two dedicated and hardworking Play Workers to start on Monday 22nd June 2026.  


The successful candidate will be a strong team player, who is passionate and motivated about children's learning and will be committed to the positive ethos of the school. 

You will have:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.
  • Practical knowledge of child development and child related issues.
  • An awareness of the play principles.
  • Experience of working with children and parents, and planning, initiating, organising and developing play.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with others involved in working with children across the whole age range of centre users.
  • Ability and willingness to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
  • To communicate in a helpful and sensitive manner with children and adults.
  • Ability to identify and meet children’s needs both individually and within a group.
  • The ability to record information accurately.
  • Willingness to abide by the City Council’s ‘No Smoking’, ‘Harassment at Work’, ‘Equal Opportunities' and other policies.
  • Team working skills.

Abbott is central to the local community, providing education for pupils aged 3-11.  We are a happy, hard-working and dedicated School.

We can offer you:

  • A collaborative ethos for all staff and pupils.
  • Colleagues who want to do their best for the pupils.
  • Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who want to learn.
  • A happy, positive, vibrant working environment.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development.
  • Talented, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement.
  • A broad and balanced curriculum in all year groups.
 
 
 
To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: Phillippa Wilson head@abbott.manchester.sch.uk
 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8141