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Specialist Playworkers

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The Short Breaks team helps children and young people with disabilities and complex needs to engage in active and age appropriate play opportunities which promote their independence, social skills and well-being.

You will be enthusiastic, flexible and ideally have experience working with school aged children and young people in an inclusive setting. Having a caring and child-centred attitude, you will help create a positive environment that provides children and young people with opportunities to experience a wide range of play opportunities, explore activities and experiment, develop friendships and have fun.

 

Salary:  £12.46 hr / £12.80 Saturdays

Hours:   Primary 9am - 1pm and Secondary 11am - 3pm term time only

 

Holiday Club offers 6 hours per session. Sessions run weekdays during most school holidays 08/8.30am to 2.30pm (10 weeks p.a.). Staff can be contracted for every holiday or flexi.

If you are playful and creative, a team player and an effective communicator, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click here for job description.

 

How to apply: Download job description and application form below.  Please return to:  enquires@bathareaplayproject.co.uk

Specialist Play Team Leader 

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Specialist Playleader (L3 qualified or higher) £18/hour

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Playleader to lead a small team providing a safe, nuturing environment for primary aged children with SEND on Term Time Saturdays.  Work in some school holidays is also included/available.  The ideal candidate will have a level 3 qualification working with children and be experienced in supporting primary age children with SEND.  You will need great organisational skills and leadership skills, with experience in childcare settings and have a good understaning of playwork.  As a playleader, you will play a crucial role in working alongside a small team, engaging with children, and building positive relationships with families.

 

Join our team as a Specialist Playleader where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children whilst providing respite for parents.

8 hours/week term time only, 312 hours/year plus 30 days Holiday Playscheme in Easter, Summer and October school holidays.

You will have 2 years Experience of working with disabled children

And hold a relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. Childcare, Playwork, Education  and an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Child Protection Training Level 2 or higher (required)

This role is based in Bath BA2

 

To apply, read the Job Description and complete and return the BAPP Application Form and Equalities form BELOW and send to caroline@bathareaplayproject.co.uk

Any queries or questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

 

Volunteer Trustee at BAPP

Contribute to your community by becoming a Trustee at BAPP; Bringing Play to Life.

We would be interested to hear from anyone who believes they can make a positive contribution to BAPP. No previous experience is necessary. We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have knowledge and/or experience in any of the following areas: Campaigning & volunteering, Fundraising, Governance and legislation in the organisations work (charity sector) ideally working with children. If you are passionate about our charity and keen to help and give your time, we want to hear from you! If you are interested in joining us or curious to know whether your experience is what we are looking for, do not hesitate to get in touch. We’d also love you to pass this on to others in the community you know! We value diversity and inclusion, and we celebrate difference and therefore encourage applicants from people of all backgrounds to apply. For further details about the role and Job Description and Application Form, please download below.

Chair of Trustees 

Are you looking for a opportunity to support a local charity & make a difference?

If you would like more information, including a job description and how to apply please see below or contact enquiries@bathaplayproject.co.uk

Community Playworkers

SUMMER 2026

Job Application & Description Below

 

We are seeking happy and enthusiastic Playworkers to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and a strong background in supporting the child's right to play. As a Playworker, you will create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to be in control of their play. Your leadership skills will be essential in managing activities and creating positive interactions amongst children.

This role is based OUTDOORS in public parks and spaces and will be facilitating play alongside and supporting parents to build confidence and understand the importance of free play for their child's development.

 

To apply please read the job description below, complete and return the Application Form to: caroline@bathareaplayproject.co.uk

 

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We welcome applications using our Appliction Form and Equalities Form; please state when you would be available for an informal interview when applying. We can provide an immediate start.

Where you do not hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will require this and can pay for a new Enhanced DBS

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