Playworker

Job Title: Playworker Location: Newport Start Date: ASAP Salary: £14.25 - £14.50 per hour Are you a Level 3 qualified Playworker with a passion for supporting young children? Do you have experience working with children…

Pay rate £14.25 – £14.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 4 September 2026

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Job Title: Playworker
Location: Newport
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £14.50 per hour

Are you a Level 3 qualified Playworker with a passion for supporting young children?

Do you have experience working with children aged 2 - 4 years?

Are you enthusiastic, caring and able to create a positive environment where children can learn through play?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Flying Start setting in Newport, providing a supportive environment for children aged 2 - 4 years. The setting is focused on giving young children positive early experiences through engaging, age-appropriate play and activities.

The setting is looking to take on a Playworker on a part-time basis, working Monday to Friday from 2:45pm - 6pm with an ASAP start. The successful Playworker will support children aged 2 - 4 years, helping to provide a safe, engaging and positive environment while encouraging their learning and development through play.

The successful Playworker will have:

Level 3 qualification relevant to childcare or playwork
Experience working with children aged 2 - 4 years
A caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
Strong communication skills
A good understanding of providing a safe and engaging environment
A flexible and positive attitude
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Playworker position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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