At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist teachers in creating fun activities and support small groups of children.
- Company: Join a supportive primary school in Leeds with a passionate team.
- Benefits: Earn up to £500 per week, plus free access to training courses.
- Other info: Long-term role with potential for permanent position and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Playworker qualification and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Earn up to £500 per week depending on experience. To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the role
Connex Education are supporting a mainstream primary school in Leeds in appointing a L3 Playworker for their Early Years department. In this role you will assist the teacher in creating activities and lead small groups of children as well as supporting SEND pupils.
About the school
The Primary school is located on the outskirts of Leeds. It is one form entry and has a nursery attached to the school. It has a supportive SLT team who are passionate about helping develop individuals.
Assignment details
This role is a long term assignment starting September 2026 – January 2026 (32.5 hours per week). It has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses.
- Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL.
- Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
- Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.
Person Specification
- Competitive daily rate.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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