Play Worker
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, E17 5ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 107fac93-5b60-44bf-bca0-8a0dc0b396cd |
Summary
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 details about the role
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.
• 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 details about the role
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.