14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Weekly hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 3.00pm to 6.00pm, term time only.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£29,808

Pay scale

Scale 1/2 spinal point 2-3 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging and motivated Play Worker to join our wonderful Telfer Team. 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, 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 in all areas 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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About Telferscot Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
436 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8673 7362

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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