Lunchtime Playworker

Supporting Roles
Ashmole Street, London, SW8 1NT
Posted on November 13, 2025

Website Ashmole Primary School

Salary: Scale 2 point 4

Hours: 10 hours per week

Year Round?: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Permanent?: Fixed term until 17/07/2025 - subject to change

To Start: 1st December 2025

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Ashmole Primary School, 0207 735 2419 or email [email protected]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: Noon Friday 21st November 2025

Shortlisting: 21st November 2025

Interviews: w/c 24th November 2025

Job Description:

Ashmole Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lunchtime Playworker to join its friendly staff team. The successful individual will play a vital role in supporting Key Stage 1 pupils during lunchtime play, helping them to take part in enjoyable, purposeful play that develops their social skills and confidence.

This important role will involve promoting inclusive play that meets the needs of all pupils, creating and leading engaging play opportunities using a range of resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident individual seeking flexible working arrangements.

The post aims to:

¨ Support groups of Key Stage 1 pupils to develop their play and social skills

¨ Create engaging and purposeful play opportunities

¨ Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidates will have:

¨ A warm and patient approach with the ability to form positive relationships

¨ Awareness and understanding of a range of special educational needs

¨ Good communication skills

Tagged as: Professional and Support

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