Extended School Playworker

7 days ago


Islington, Greater London, United Kingdom Islington Council Full time £10,161 - £20,322 per year
About The Role

Extended School Playworker

Thornhill Primary School

Required for: January 2026

Contract: Term-Time Only (CASUAL CONTRACT)

Grade: Scale 3 (Spine 5 – 7)

Salary: £ £19.64 p/hr incl of annual leave

Hours: Variable hours; must be available Thursdays.

Thornhill School is a unique community school with a clear vision and passion for learning. We are committed to high quality teaching for all our children and believe that creativity is at the heart of education. Join us in exploring what learning can be like and help us develop the most exciting environment possible.

We are looking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic Extended School Playworker for January 2026 to join our support staff team on a casual contract.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Thursday 11th December 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 12th December 2025

Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025 (after school) Please provisionally request time-off

If you need any assistance, please email the Schools' HR Team at:

quoting reference: THOR/2352

Thornhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.



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