Enthusiastic Playworker & Teaching Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Occupational Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

St. John's Walham Green CE Primary School in London is seeking a Playworker and Teaching Support Assistant to provide care, supervision and engaging activities after school and during core classes. The role emphasises safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment.

You will support the Class Teacher, plan play, assist with intervention programmes, and help with refreshments, while fostering positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues in a welcoming church-affiliated school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children in school, childcare, or play settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
• Proactive, patient, and able to work well in a team.
• Commitment to school values and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and engaging children during after-school sessions.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate play and activities.
• Supporting the class teacher with intervention delivery.
• Helping with safeguarding, behaviour and positive relationships.
• Assisting with light tea/snack provision and ensuring a safe environment.
• Managing safe handover of children to parents/carers.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Reliable

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Playwork experience

Child engagement

Job description

St. John's Walham Green CE Primary School in London is seeking a Playworker and Teaching Support Assistant to provide care, supervision and engaging activities after school and during core classes. The role emphasises safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment.

You will support the Class Teacher, plan play, assist with intervention programmes, and help with refreshments, while fostering positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues in a welcoming church-affiliated school.