Playworker September 2026


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, SW12 0HW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging and motivated Play Worker to join our wonderful Telfer Team. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds and the ability to help deliver creative learning and play opportunities in a safe and caring environment. The candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, the ability to work as part of a team and be committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Telferscot is a Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding in all areas at our last inspection in 2025. We are very proud of our school, which is warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We have high expectations of our children, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we achieve high standards in both learning and behaviour. We pride ourselves on being a creative school and provide lots of opportunities for children to develop and grow their interests and skills.

We value the diversity in our community and are committed to having a workforce that reflects this. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in social inequalities and their potential impact on education; be able to think creatively and innovatively; be keen to learn new skills; be committed to anti-racist practice and contributing to meaningful change. Applicants from racial and ethnic minority groups, and those with lived experience of social disadvantage/injustice, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

Telferscot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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