Activity Worker

Suffolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Stradbroke CE Primary School
Address:Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH
Salary:24414 per annum pro rata
Hours:10 hours per week Monday Friday 3.10 5.10pm term time only
Contract:Permanent required as soon as possible
Reference:8316

Stradbroke CE Primary School are looking to appoint an Activity Worker from after January 2026.

Your responsibilities will include:

assisting in the delivery of a safe secure and stimulating environment for children in wraparound care including ensuring Early Years and Ofsted ratios/standards are maintained
planning organising and helping children with independent play and managing social relationships in conjunction with the team
keeping registers and all relevant paperwork up to date
being proactive in matters relating to health and safety food hygiene and to be familiar with and work within the required Health and Safety standards as laid out in the schools policy
dealing with child related incidents in a safe and sensitive way completing appropriate paperwork
ensuring areas used within school are left clean and tidy ready for their next use
fully implementing all relevant school policies especially those linked to Safeguarding and Child Protection.

You will have:

experience of working in an education setting committed to the inclusion agenda would be preferable
knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding
a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support andshows mutual respect
commitment to the needs of the children parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service
a demonstratable can do attitude including suggesting solutions participating trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations
knowledge and understanding of First Aid (training can be provided)
good communication skills
the ability to work well with children and adults
good organising time-keeping and prioritising skills
a good attention to detail
an open honest demeanour and be an active listener
the ability to maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace.

We are part of the All Saints Schools Trust who are a group of 16 successful schools sharing expertise and resources to provide excellent teaching and learning. This powerful collaboration provides excellent continued professional development and career prospects.

Stradbroke Primary School is at the heart of its community

We can offer:

The chance to work in abeautiful rural settingwith strong links to the local community
Asupportive and approachable leadership teamwho value staff wellbeing
Acollaborative staff teamwho shares ideas and supports one another
Pupils who arepolite enthusiastic and eager to learn
A school that valuescreativity outdoor learning and curiosity

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word)and the Application Guidance (pdf).

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application you are welcome to contact Sam Barlow Head of School by either calling or

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word) by email to

Alternatively you can submit your application by post to: Stradbroke CE Primary School Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH

Closing date: 1pm 30 January 2026

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a field of suitable applicants. Please ensure you apply at your earliest convenience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

DescriptionStradbroke CE Primary SchoolAddress:Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HHSalary:24414 per annum pro rataHours:10 hours per week Monday Friday 3.10 5.10pm term time onlyContract:Permanent required as soon as possibleReference:8316Stradbroke CE Primary School are looking to appoint...

Description

Stradbroke CE Primary School
Address:Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH
Salary:24414 per annum pro rata
Hours:10 hours per week Monday Friday 3.10 5.10pm term time only
Contract:Permanent required as soon as possible
Reference:8316

Stradbroke CE Primary School are looking to appoint an Activity Worker from after January 2026.

Your responsibilities will include:

assisting in the delivery of a safe secure and stimulating environment for children in wraparound care including ensuring Early Years and Ofsted ratios/standards are maintained
planning organising and helping children with independent play and managing social relationships in conjunction with the team
keeping registers and all relevant paperwork up to date
being proactive in matters relating to health and safety food hygiene and to be familiar with and work within the required Health and Safety standards as laid out in the schools policy
dealing with child related incidents in a safe and sensitive way completing appropriate paperwork
ensuring areas used within school are left clean and tidy ready for their next use
fully implementing all relevant school policies especially those linked to Safeguarding and Child Protection.

You will have:

experience of working in an education setting committed to the inclusion agenda would be preferable
knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding
a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support andshows mutual respect
commitment to the needs of the children parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service
a demonstratable can do attitude including suggesting solutions participating trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations
knowledge and understanding of First Aid (training can be provided)
good communication skills
the ability to work well with children and adults
good organising time-keeping and prioritising skills
a good attention to detail
an open honest demeanour and be an active listener
the ability to maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace.

Stradbroke Primary School is at the heart of its community

We can offer:

The chance to work in abeautiful rural settingwith strong links to the local community
Asupportive and approachable leadership teamwho value staff wellbeing
Acollaborative staff teamwho shares ideas and supports one another
Pupils who arepolite enthusiastic and eager to learn
A school that valuescreativity outdoor learning and curiosity

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word)and the Application Guidance (pdf).

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application you are welcome to contact Sam Barlow Head of School by either calling or

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word) by email to

Alternatively you can submit your application by post to: Stradbroke CE Primary School Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH

Closing date: 1pm 30 January 2026

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a field of suitable applicants. Please ensure you apply at your earliest convenience.

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