Playworkers - Two vacancies

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Telferscot Primary School is seeking two enthusiastic Play Workers to join our team. The successful candidates will work with pupils aged 4–11, delivering creative learning and play opportunities in a safe, caring environment. They should foster positive relationships, work well in a team and be committed to supporting our school ethos and values.

We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding. The appointment will be subject to DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4–11.
• Ability to deliver creative learning and play opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and teamwork.

Skills

Playwork experience

Child engagement

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint two enthusiastic, engaging and motivated Play Workers to join our wonderful Telfer Team. The ideal candidates will have experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds and the ability to help deliver creative learning and play opportunities in a safe and caring environment. The candidates will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, 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.

What the school offers its staff

Telferscot is a Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding in all areas at our last inspection in 2025. 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.