Activity Worker

Suffolk County Council; Eye; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Eye is seeking an Activity Worker to assist in providing wraparound care for children. The role involves ensuring a safe, stimulating environment while adhering to safeguarding policies. Candidates should have experience in education, good communication skills, and an understanding of child protection. This position offers a supportive work environment with strong community ties, focusing on children's needs and holistic development.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative staff environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an education setting committed to inclusion.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
• Ability to work well with children and adults.
• Good time-keeping and prioritizing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and organize independent play activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Handle child-related incidents sensitively.

Skills

Experience in education settings

Knowledge of child protection

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Stradbroke CE Primary School

Address: Queen Street, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5HH

Salary: £24,414 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 school’s 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 and shows 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 a beautiful rural setting with strong links to the local community
• As supportive and approachable leadership team who value staff wellbeing
• A collaborative staff team who shares ideas and supports one another
• Pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A school that values creativity, outdoor learning and curiosity

For more information

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

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word) by email to [e-mail]

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.