Wrap Around Playworker (One to One SEND Support)

Merciatrust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust is looking for a passionate Wrap Around Playworker to provide one-on-one SEND support at Totley Primary School. This part-time role involves working with children during school hours, focusing on their development and well-being. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to form effective relationships. Previous experience in education or child support will be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to take part in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Keen desire in children’s development.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• High level of communication skills.
• Capable of maintaining effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one SEND support to a child.
• Work across designated hours: Tue and Thu mornings, and Fri morning.

Skills

Children’s development

Effective relationships

High communication skills

Ability to adapt

Job description

* Wrap Around Playworker (One to One SEND Support)Fast Apply# Wrap Around Playworker (One to One SEND Support)EmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 £25,584 to £25,989 FTEPosted: 16th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526502Job Reference: Play0401Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1526502* Share :Salary FTE Grade 3 £25,584 to £25,989 FTEActual salary £6,690 to £6,796 (with under five years' service)Contract term 11.25 hours per week, 39 weeks, fixed term until August 2026Responsible to Wraparound care managerStart date As soon as possibleClosing date Midnight Sunday 4 January 2026**Mercia Learning Trust**Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.**Totley Primary School**Totley Primary School is a happy, thriving school providing high quality education both in the classroom and throughout a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We are very proud of our children and believe they should perform well academically and develop as people.Our outstanding school covers the ages 4-11 and is two-form entry, accommodating approximately 425 children. The school is in the suburb of Totley in South Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District.**The Nook**Situated conveniently within the school grounds, The Nook is our new and exciting venue from which we offer breakfast and after-school club care.Run by a dedicated team of qualified staff, The Nook opens its doors at 7.15am every morning from Monday to Friday (term time) and offers a range of stimulating activities and a healthy and filling breakfast. Similarly, when the bell goes for the end of school, children are again greeted at home time by our friendly Nook staff. They then experience a choice of more high-quality activities and a nutritious tea if required. The Nook is open until 6pm each day.**The role**Totley Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic practitioner who is able to provide high quality one to one SEND support to a child in our wraparound care facility. The working hours for this role are Tuesday and Thursday 7.15am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm and Friday 7.15am to 9am.**The candidate**The right candidate will have:· a keen desire in children’s development· an ability to work using their own initiative· an alignment to a can-do culture· the capability to maintain effective relationships· a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults· the talent to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills· a keen eye for ensuring the safety of our pupils### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Totley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Totley Primary SchoolPart of### Mercia Learning Trust