Play Associate

John Ball Primary School, London, SE3 0TP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours a week. 11.30am – 1.30pm Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 17 July 2026
• Actual salary: £7,269 to £7,374 pro rata before deductions

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Play Associate who will:

• Interact with the children through play times and the lunch period
• Promote independence and healthy friendships through creative and imaginative play
• Work outside in all weathers and with a range of age groups
• Help to develop the playground using the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach

What the school offers its staff

As a member of our staff you can expect:

• Brilliant children – enthusiastic and able, with excellent attitudes to learning
• Strong leadership; a school that is well organised and managed
• A fantastic staff; supportive and friendly
• High quality CPD supporting you to be the best
• Excellent resources

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

For further details please visit our website:https://www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk/Play-Associate/

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About John Ball Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 655 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Ball Primary School website
• Email address: hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-ball-primary-school

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