Play Worker (Level 1)
The Winns Primary School, London, E17 5ET2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: Hours to be agreed - Monday to Friday, Breakfast 7.30am – 9.00am and Teatime Club 3.15 pm – 6.00pm (to be discussed at interview)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 2, Points 3 and 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
- Have some exposure to a play service in either a paid or voluntary capacity, for example, in playgrounds, junior playrooms, play centres or other equivalent play setting is desirable
- Have some experience in planning, implementing and supervising fun and engaging activities.
- Be able to relate well to children and adults
- Have lots of energy and a positive attitude
- Appreciate the importance of play for a child’s development
- Be creative and imaginative, particularly when planning different play activities
- Have good literacy skills
- NVQ level 1 in Childcare, Playwork or equivalent and working towards Level 2 are desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- Enthusiastic, well behaved and friendly children.
- Supportive, motivated colleagues who support each other
- A creative and inclusive school with a ‘can do’ ethos where success is recognised
- An opportunity to be creative and innovative
- Supportive parents and governors
- Opportunities for training to further develop the role as appropriate
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About The Winns Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 619 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Winns Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- samantha.fiander@winns.waltham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085271872
The Winns is a large, three form entry, community primary school located in Waltham Forest. We are a supportive, happy school with a great staff team who care passionately about the children we teach. Our school is next to Lloyd’s Park and the William Morris gallery and benefits from having excellent transport links to central London. We serve a vibrant and diverse community, where excellent relationships promote a warm and secure environment where children feel safe and valued.
Arranging a visit to The Winns Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email samantha.fiander@winns.waltham.sch.uk.
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