Playworkers - Two vacancies

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Telferscot Primary School invites applications for two Play Worker posts to support after-school play and creative learning for children aged 4–11. Roles involve delivering engaging activities, building positive relationships, and working as part of a caring team during term-time afternoons.

Applicants should be able to deliver creative learning, promote the school's ethos, and maintain a safe environment. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4–11.
• Ability to deliver creative learning and play.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Keen to learn new skills.
• Commitment to pupils' best outcomes and school's ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative learning and play opportunities for pupils aged 4–11.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Work as part of a supportive team.
• Support the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Promote the school's ethos and values.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience with children 4–11

Deliver creative learning

Relationship building

Teamwork

Creative thinking

Learning agility

Pupils' ethos alignment

Job description

Two Play Worker posts at Telferscot Primary School, a community school with a nursery, where the work is play and creative learning for pupils aged 4 to 11. Post-holders help deliver play and learning opportunities in a safe and caring setting, building positive relationships with children and working as part of a team. The hours are fixed at Monday to Thursday afternoons, 3.00pm to 6.00pm, during term time only. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Help deliver creative learning and play opportunities for pupils
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work as part of a team
• Support the best outcomes for all pupils
• Promote the school's ethos and values
• Keep a safe and caring environment for pupils

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with children aged 4 to 11

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to deliver creative learning and play
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Keen to learn new skills
• Commitment to pupils' best outcomes and the school's ethos and values

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Strong interest in social inequalities and their impact on education
• Commitment to anti-racist practice and meaningful change