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Play Worker

Telferscot Primary School, London, SW12 0HW

This job expired on 10 September 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Autumn 2025

• Closing date

  10 September 2025 at 2:18pm

• Date listed

  21 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3.00pm - 6.00pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,881
• Actual salary: £10,646

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging and motivated Play Worker to join our wonderful TelferTeam. The ideal candidate 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 candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, have 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 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.

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.

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.

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About Telferscot Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Telferscot Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@telferscot.co.uk
• Phone number: 02086737362
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/telferscot-primary-school

Telferscot is a Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding 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.

Arranging a visit to Telferscot Primary School

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

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