PLAY WORKER
Do you love working with children? Are you a TA at a school, looking for extra hours? Are you a student looking for work that fits around your studies? You may have found the perfect fit! Teachsport are looking for experienced, skilled Play Workers to join our team in the Brockley/Deptford area.
This is a part-time position, hours are for After School care during term-time Mon-Thurs 2.45-6pm, with a possibility of work on Fridays should ratios allow. There may be an opportunity to work extra hours during the school holidays at one of our activity camp venues.
Teachsport are a small local employer, who are committed to their team of staff. All staff are fully employed, and we pay London Living Wage as a minimum.
Job summary: Assist with day-to-day activities of the club
Provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures
Line manager: Setting Manager
Responsible for: Not applicable
Working relationships: Children attending the setting and their parents/carers
Management and staff, including students and volunteers
School staff and registering authorities
Main duties include:
· Support the planning, preparing and delivery of quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
· Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from their classrooms and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
· Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
· Preparing, providing & clearing up refreshments and snacks, ensuring that hygiene & health and safety standards are met.
· Administering and recording first aid when necessary.
· Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
· Helping with club administration, where necessary.
· Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
· Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
· Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
· Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
· Working within the EYFS Ofsted framework and the club’s policies and procedures.
Person specification
Essential qualities
· Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
· Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
· Understanding of safeguarding principles and practices
· Enthusiasm and positive attitude
· Imaginative and contributes ideas
· Good communication skills
· Able to work as part of a co-operative team
· Sound judgement and common sense
· Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children*
· An Enhanced DBS check for working with children, within the past 3 years
· Minimum Safeguarding Level 1 certificate, within past year
· Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate, within past 3 years
· Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 Certificate, within past 3 years
· Prevent Training, within past year
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and so all our team members require an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £13.85 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SE23 1NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Play worker: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced DBS check within past 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/09/2025
