Play Worker - Full Time - Penwortham Primary School

Play Worker – Full Time – Penwortham Primary School

About Us

26.25 hours per week (Mon to Fri – 7.15am to 9am and 2.30pm to 6.00pm Term Time Only (39 weeks))

Our school has been recognised as an IQM Flagship school and Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, winning the category of Most Inclusive Practice across a School at the 2020 National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards. We invite you to join us in our ongoing efforts to meet the needs of our children and to take on a new challenge.

We are looking for caring, creative, and enthusiastic staff who can work as part of a team to create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for our wrap-around care provision. Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential, with experience with younger children and children with SEN being advantageous.

The role requires supporting children constructively in wraparound provision. Resilience and the ability to effectively re-engage pupils using school strategies are important qualities.

Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.

All staff are expected to contribute to the school\’s ethos, work, and aims. Participation in training and learning activities is required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Clair Varrow, Senior Admin Officer, at 020 8769 3949 to arrange a visit.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification, is available for download below.

Completed applications should be sent via email to: jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post to: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ.

Closing date: 18 June 2025 (noon)

Interview date: 23 June 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This position is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, an online presence check, and an overseas police check if applicable.

CVs will not be accepted; references will be obtained if shortlisted and before interviews.

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