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Playworker
Thames Ditton Junior School – After School Club
To commence September 2026
16.25 hours/week Monday – Friday, 38 weeks p.a.
£9, 024,88 per annum
We are looking for enthusiastic Playworker to join our team in September and assist in the delivery of a range of high quality recreational and educational activities for children attending our after-school club.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues, and contribute towards providing a fun, safe environment.
Duties will include the support and supervision of children attending the provision and promoting their general care and welfare. Previous experience working with, or supporting young children between 4 – 11 years, would be advantageous although not essential as training will be provided.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 5 sessions per week, Monday to Friday, from 2:45pm–6:00pm. However, we can offer flexibility on the number of days worked and, for the right candidate, would consider a schedule of 3 or 4 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants to balance work with other commitments.
Thames Ditton Junior School is a popular 3 form entry Junior School located on the borders of south west London, with 360 pupils from Year 3 to 6, and is part of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership. We offer:
•family friendly term time working
•competitive salary and annual performance progression
•two weeks’ autumn half term
•staff benefits & discount scheme
•occupational health and employee assistance programme
•free use of Gym at HWS
•supportive team and professional development support
•membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
•50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend TDJS or HWPS
Latest closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th June 2026.
We welcome early applications and we reserve the right to interview, and appoint prior to the application deadline if we believe that the right candidate has come forward so, please do contact us and get your application in as soon as you make the decision that Hinchley Wood is the right place for you.
Safeguarding Statement
Thames Ditton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and verification of identify and qualifications.