Play Worker - Part Time

21 hours per week (Mon to Thurs – 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 and won the category of Most Inclusive Practice across a School at the 2020 National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards. If you would like to be part of our continued journey to meet the needs of our children and are looking for a fresh new challenge, then do not hesitate to join us. We are seeking to appoint caring, creative and enthusiastic staff who will be able to work as part of a team to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment for our ever-increasing wrap around care provision. Experience of working with children in an educational setting is essential. Experience working with younger children would be advantageous, as would experience of children with SEN. The ability to be able to work constructively in supporting children in a wraparound provision is expected and you should be resilient in your approach to challenging situations by using school strategies to effectively re-engage pupils. Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school known for its commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and also recognises that continuing professional development is of great importance. All posts within Penwortham are expected to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and a willingness to participate in training and other learning activities is required. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call Clair Varrow our Senior Admin Officer on 020 8769 3949 to book a visit. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page. (G) Completed application forms should be returned to the school ideally by 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 (at noon) Interview date: 23 June 2025 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is not exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, a soft online presence check and an overseas police check if applicable. CV’s will not be accepted and references will be taken up if you’re shortlisted and prior to interview. CV’s will not be accepted. Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road London SW16 6RJ Tel: 020 8769 3949 Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk Head: Sandie Andrews Roll: (670) – Group 4