Play Associate
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE3 0TP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a4c17213-fdcc-47bc-a3c3-6b96c5eccf8b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Play Associate who will:
• Interact with the children through play times and the lunch period
• Promote independence and healthy friendships through creative and imaginative play
• Work outside in all weathers and with a range of age groups
• Help to develop the playground using the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach
What the school offers its staff
As a member of our staff you can expect:
• Brilliant children – enthusiastic and able, with excellent attitudes to learning
• Strong leadership; a school that is well organised and managed
• A fantastic staff; supportive and friendly
• High quality CPD supporting you to be the best
• Excellent resources
Further details about the role
For further details please visit our website:https://www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk/Play-Associate/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a Play Associate who will:
• Interact with the children through play times and the lunch period
• Promote independence and healthy friendships through creative and imaginative play
• Work outside in all weathers and with a range of age groups
• Help to develop the playground using the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach
What the school offers its staff
As a member of our staff you can expect:
• Brilliant children – enthusiastic and able, with excellent attitudes to learning
• Strong leadership; a school that is well organised and managed
• A fantastic staff; supportive and friendly
• High quality CPD supporting you to be the best
• Excellent resources
Further details about the role
For further details please visit our website:https://www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk/Play-Associate/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.