Job Description
St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Teaching Support Assistant and Playworker. The playworker role will include: Supervising and engaging with children during the after-school session Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate play and activities Encouraging children to participate while recognising their individual interests and needs Supporting positive behaviour and relationships between children Helping to prepare and serve a light tea/snack Ensuring the club environment and equipment are safe, clean and well organised Supporting the safe collection and handover of children to parents and carers Following the school’s safeguarding, health and safety and wraparound care procedures The successful candidate will: Be enthusiastic, positive and enjoy working with children Be caring, patient and approachable Be reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team Be proactive and willing to get involved in activities and play Have a good understanding of how to provide a safe and inclusive environment for children Be able to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues Have an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of keeping children safe Be committed to the values and ethos of St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary School Ideally have previous experience of working with primary-aged children in a school, childcare, playwork or similar setting The Teaching Support Assistant role will include: Supporting the Class Teacher Supporting individual pupils Delivery of intervention programmes The successful candidates will be: Pro-active members committed to the school’s vision Level 3 qualified preferred Highly literate and numerate Motivated and enthusiastic Have a knowledge and understanding of how children develop and learn Have a secure knowledge of safeguarding in primary schools