PlayWorker

Playworker

Fixed Term Contract to 24th July 2024

Part time 5 hours per week, term time only to start February 2024

NJC Inner London Scale 1/2 point 2 – 3 £27,306 - £27,711 Pro Rata 

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging and motivated Play Worker to join our wonderful TelferTeam. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds and have the ability to help deliver creative learning and play opportunities in a safe and caring environment. The candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, have the ability to work as part of a team and be committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

Telferscot is a Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding at our last inspection in 2014. We are very proud of our school, which is warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We have high expectations of our children, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we achieve high standards in both learning and behaviour. We pride ourselves on being a creative school and provide lots of opportunities for children to develop and grow their interests and skills. 

We value the diversity in our community and are committed to having a workforce that reflects this. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in social inequalities and their potential impact on education; be able to think creatively and innovatively; be keen to learn new skills; be committed to anti-racist practice and contributing to meaningful change. Applicants from racial and ethnic minority groups, and those with lived experience of social disadvantage/injustice, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Telferscot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

How to apply: 

You can download and complete the application form by visiting our website: Telferscot Primary School - Job Opportunities 

Please send completed applications via email to  Caroline Siggers, School Business Manager - sbm@telferscot.co.uk  

Please only submit your completed application form, we will not consider CV applications. When writing about your experience in your personal statement, please refer to the job description and person specification. 

Deadline for applications is midday Friday 19th January 2024

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by end of day on Monday 22nd January 2024 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th January 2024 AM