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Lunchtime Interactive Play Leader

Aspire Academy Bexley

Bexley

  • £5,485 - £5,486 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
£27,142 (Full time equivalent of LSEAT(H) 17) - Actual pro rata salary £5486 per annum. Initially Fixed Term 1 year contract with potential to become permanent Contractual Hours: 2 hours per day (between 11:30-14:00 Mon- Fri) Term Time
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
11 July 2025

Job overview

Post Title: Midday Interactive Play Leader (ASD with complex needs) 
Post Location: Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB 
Position Status: Initially Fixed Term 1 year contract with potential to become permanent 
Contractual Hours: 2 hours per day (between 11:30-14:00 Mon- Fri) Contractual Weeks: Term Time (38 weeks per year) 
Post Start Date: September 2025 
Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025 Interview Dates: July (date TBC) 

About Woodside Academy:  Woodside Academy is an all age special school, (EYFS-Post 16 for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism). The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Woodside Academy joined London South East Academies Trust in April 2019. London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream and specialist schools offering special and alternative provision. We aim to provide outstanding education and training for children and young people in every Trust academy, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education. We are quickly developing a track record of academic success and with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation. 

Your Opportunity:  We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Interactive Play Leaders to complete our team. You would be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children during the school lunch time break. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication interpersonal skills. Experience of working with children with special needs, including those with autism, is essential. The successful candidates will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking experience in schools and hoping to progress into a teaching assistant role. We offer: Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day A committed and caring staff team who support and develop each other A proactive and supportive SLT A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme Opportunities to develop your skills and talents Small class sizes with high pupil/staff ratio Free parking on site Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes

About The Company: London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey. Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs. As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all. Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff. Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities. 

Equal Opportunities London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. 

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know. 

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date. 

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at lseathr@lsec.ac.uk 

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

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About Aspire Academy Bexley

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  • Aspire Academy Bexley
  • South Gipsy Road, Welling
  • Kent
  • DA16 1JB
  • United Kingdom

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This small special school caters for primary-age children with social, emotional and/or behavioural needs. We promote inclusion in the widest sense, supporting pupils and their families to access the best possible education and prepare them for transition at every stage.

Many of our pupils have had negative experiences of mainstream school, so we work hard to ensure they are safe, happy and able to reach their full potential. Our specialist team does this by encouraging the children to form meaningful relationships and develop the emotional resilience needed to overcome barriers and challenges.

We work hard to make sure learning is both engaging and relevant. As well as a focus on core literacy and numeracy skills, we ensure that our pupils have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities both inside and outside the classroom. This includes regular trips, sports clubs and forest school through to science workshops, Children’s University and School Council meetings.

Our curriculum is creative, rich and offers challenge at all levels. It covers the full National Curriculum and, where appropriate, pupils access national tests (such as SATS and phonics screening) in line with mainstream school settings.

Wellbeing and achievement are at the centre of our approach. Staff encourage pupils to embrace opportunities and become productive members of our local community – with high aspirations and ambition for their futures.

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