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School Name Garswood Primary School
School Address Hamilton Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 0SF Tel: 01744 678290
Job Title Play Assistant
Job reference GBPLAYAST9
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade SCP 3
Pay From: £11121.23 To: £11270.68
Hours 20 hours per week,term time only plus 5 inset days
Closing date 31 January 2025
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Job Description
Hours: Monday - Friday
7.30 a.m. – 8.45 a.m.
3.15pm – 6.00pm

Term time only plus 5 inset days

We will consider applicants who would only like to be considered for either the morning or the afternoon hours.

Details:

The Governors of Garswood school are seeking to appoint an outstanding Play Assistant to work in our caring, safe and inviting out of school club provision.
The successful candidate will be patient and positive, have high expectations of children's behaviour and be able to support stimulating activities for the child to enjoy.
Garswood Primary School and Nursery has three core values – to be kind, ambitious and respectful and we expect all candidates to share these values.
Suitable qualifications such as L2 NVQ or above or experience as a Play Assistant will be an advantage.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure Certificate.
Applications should be made via the St. Helens Council Schools jobs website
Closing Date: 31st January
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Job Application Packs
Play Assistant Person Specification.pdf
Play Assistant Job Description.pdf
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure.pdf
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