Job Description

About Us


Are you someone who enjoys working with children and want to make a difference to their day? We are looking for a Lunchtime Playworker to join our successful school.

About the role:

The successful candidate will set up and clear away the hall for lunch and supervise children during their lunch break on the playground. Following our Outdoor play and Learning (OPAL) policy you will supervise. interact and support children with their play. You will resolve any issues that arise as per our therapeutic behaviour policy.

The successful applicant:

We are looking for people who can demonstrate the following qualities to join our wonderful supportive school community. You:


expect, and will show respect to pupils and staff enjoy working as part of a team use common sense and are prepared to act on initiative are an effective communicator orally, to pupils and staff have strong interpersonal skills such as empathy, drive and enthusiasm are reliable and have excellent attendance and punctuality

Safeguarding

London Meed School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance.

How to apply

Please email completed application form and safer recruiting form to Susan Stalker at sbm@londonmeedprimary.co.uk

Closing date:

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interview date:

Wednesday 10th December 2025




Job Details

Lunchtime Playworker

Salary:

WSCC Grade 2 24,413 pro rata (actual salary 5,557 per annum)

Contract Type:

Permanent, Term time only (38 weeks per year). INSET & additional days paid when required

Working Pattern:

10 hours per week, Mon - Fri 11.30am -1.30pm

Location:

London Meed Primary School

Interviews:

Wednesday 10th December

Required from:

06/01/2025


Further Information


London Meed School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to Susan Stalker at

SBM@londonmeedprimary.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01444 232336

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01426.



LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

03 December 2025