Play Worker
The Winns Primary School, London, E17 5ETThis job expired on 22 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 9.00am and 3.15pm to 6.00pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 2, Points 3 - 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
• 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
- 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
Further information about the job
We are looking for an Early Years Play Worker with a L2/L3 early years qualification
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Winns Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 626 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Winns Primary School website
- 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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