Breakfast Club Playworker in Weston-super-Mare

Actual Annual Salary: £20,752 - £21,362 (Equivalent to £12.86 - £13.24 per hour) Full Time Equivalent Salary: £24,819 - £25,548 (CLF Grade Aii) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 7.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 7.30am - 9.00am)

Provisional Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Breakfast Playworker to join our brand-new team at Airfield Primary Academy. This role will provide a safe and engaging environment for children before they start their school day. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents. This role is essential in supporting children's development through play and structured activities in a primary setting.

Duties:

• Manage daily activities and routines to ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their participation in play and learning activities.
• Supervise children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Plan and implement engaging activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive community.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the play area, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with other staff members to support the overall objectives of the nursery.

About you:

• Have an understanding of the varied needs of children and families.
• Have an appropriate First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Be able to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way, following academy guidance.
• Be patient, calm and able to work under pressure.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Airfield Primary Academy: Airfield Primary Academy is a new primary school opening in September 2026 on the former Weston Airfield site in Haywood Village, Weston-Super-Mare. The school will serve the local community of Haywood Village, a growing development of around 6,500 homes, and will form an integral part of the area’s educational provision. The academy will open initially with 30 Reception pupils, growing year by year to accommodate up to 630 pupils when full. In addition, the site will include a 102‑place nursery offering all‑year‑round provision for children aged 2–4, with separate access and a dedicated kitchen. The purpose‑built school will be set within extensive outdoor spaces designed to support learning and play, including nature areas, grass and all‑weather sports pitches and shared community sports facilities.

Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more.

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 11.59pm
• Shortlisting Date: Monday 22nd June
• Interviews: Friday 26th June

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.