Hours of work: 16 hours 20 minutes per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 05 January 2026 Noon
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Pevensey & Westham CE School (86 High St, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5LP)
Phone: 01323762269
Email: admin@pevenseyschool.org.uk
Website: https://pevenseyschool.org.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated individual with a genuine enthusiasm for creating engaging play sessions. The successful candidate will work closely with and lead a team of play workers, ensuring that all activities are well-planned and resourced.
Key responsibilities will include:
At Pevensey & Westham School, we understand the importance of providing a supportive and flexible working environment. Therefore, we offer:
If you are excited about improving the lives of our children through creative and fun play sessions, we would love to hear from you!
Salary: Single Status Pay Scale: Grade 6 pt: £26,824-£27,694 (pro rata)
Hours: maximum of 16 hours 20 minutes per week
Up to 5 after school sessions per week, typical hours are 14:50 to 18:10
(the school can be flexible with hours and days)
Part-time term-time only, Contract: Permanent
To express your interest in this role please complete and return the support staff application form to admin@pevenseyschool.org.uk making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.
We are also recruiting for an after-school club co-ordinator and would welcome applicants interested in both positions.
Interview date: w/c 05/01/2026
Pevensey & Westham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate with the Local Authority. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.