Playworker
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE15 2AR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | db17f136-6a10-452b-b31c-26d44ee5bbe3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
HOLLYDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL.‘Working together to be the best that we can be’
Part time Primary School Playworker in an After-School Club – Term Time Only1
6 hours per week 5 days per week - (3 pm to 6 pm x 3 days and 2.30 pm to 6 pm x 2 days per week), 39 weeks per year
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Grade 4, Spine Points 4-9 £30,654 - £32,907
Actual pro-rata salary £11,774 – £12,639
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Playworker to share in our vision. This is a key role in improving outcomes for our children.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading and supporting a range of play activities such as crafts, sports and games
- Helping to plan and organise enjoyable sessions for children aged four to eleven
- Supervising children to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times - Preparing and serving snacks
- Responding appropriately to minor injuries or emergencies
- Communicating effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
- Working positively as part of a supportive team
The successful candidates will:
- Be NVQ Level 2 playworker, childcare, or equivalent or willing to undergo training.
- Have a good Understanding of safe and appropriate play activities.
- Have a basic awareness of health and safety and safeguarding practices.
- Supervise children and give out refreshments and food.
- Have nurturing, supportive and positive approach
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be someone reliable, enthusiastic and committed to improving outcomes for children.
To obtain an application form please download an information pack from the Southwark website or send an email to: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk or phone the school on 020 7639 2562 until Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Please send all completed applications to: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk
For an informal discussion about this post or to visit the school please contact Hollydale Primary School on 020 7639 2562.
The school will be closed from Friday 3rd April until Friday 10th April 2026, therefore please download information and application forms from the Southwark website.
Closing date for applications – Sunday 12th April 2026.
Please note: Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- work in a diverse vibrant borough
- enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
HOLLYDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL.‘Working together to be the best that we can be’
Part time Primary School Playworker in an After-School Club – Term Time Only1
6 hours per week 5 days per week - (3 pm to 6 pm x 3 days and 2.30 pm to 6 pm x 2 days per week), 39 weeks per year
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Grade 4, Spine Points 4-9 £30,654 - £32,907
Actual pro-rata salary £11,774 – £12,639
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Playworker to share in our vision. This is a key role in improving outcomes for our children.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading and supporting a range of play activities such as crafts, sports and games
- Helping to plan and organise enjoyable sessions for children aged four to eleven
- Supervising children to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times - Preparing and serving snacks
- Responding appropriately to minor injuries or emergencies
- Communicating effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
- Working positively as part of a supportive team
The successful candidates will:
- Be NVQ Level 2 playworker, childcare, or equivalent or willing to undergo training.
- Have a good Understanding of safe and appropriate play activities.
- Have a basic awareness of health and safety and safeguarding practices.
- Supervise children and give out refreshments and food.
- Have nurturing, supportive and positive approach
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be someone reliable, enthusiastic and committed to improving outcomes for children.
To obtain an application form please download an information pack from the Southwark website or send an email to: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk or phone the school on 020 7639 2562 until Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Please send all completed applications to: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk
For an informal discussion about this post or to visit the school please contact Hollydale Primary School on 020 7639 2562.
The school will be closed from Friday 3rd April until Friday 10th April 2026, therefore please download information and application forms from the Southwark website.
Closing date for applications – Sunday 12th April 2026.
Please note: Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- work in a diverse vibrant borough
- enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.