Play Assistant

Shacklewell Primary School, London, E8 2EA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Pro rata term time only 3.45pm – 6.00pm Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 3 (£28, 545.00 - £28,997.00) pro rata term time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and staff;

Ability to facilitate creative and engaging play activities that cater to a range of ages and interests;

Good problem-solving skills to handle conflicts or challenges that may arise during play;

Patience and empathy when working with children of varying abilities and backgrounds;

Teamwork and collaboration to support lead playworkers and contribute to a positive working environment;

Awareness of health and safety practices to ensure a safe play environment for all children.

What the school offers its staff

New Wave Federation can offer:

diverse and inclusive school communities;

high quality professional development;

well resourced departments;

support with wellbeing and mental health.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Play Worker Job Description.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

Play Assistant Advert September 2024.pdf - 2.94 MB (opens in new tab)

About Shacklewell Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Shacklewell Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02072541415
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shacklewell-primary-school (opens in new tab)

An 'Outstanding' two form entry primary school based in Dalston, Hackney.

Arranging a visit to Shacklewell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.

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