• Closing Date:Closing Date:
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  • LocationLocation:
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    Aspire Academy Bexley, South Gipsy Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1JB
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    287
  • About The Role

  • We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Interactive Play Leaders to complete our team.  You would be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children during the school lunch time break, working alongside our teaching assistants and behaviour team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  The successful candidates will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training. Previous experience is not essential, but we are looking for Play Leaders who are creative, resilient and enjoy a challenge. A caring and positive approach to working with young people from a range of backgrounds and diagnoses which include SEMH, ASD and ADHD is a must!

    This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking experience in schools who may be looking to progress into a teaching assistant role.

    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 
    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Julie Arkwright and/or Heather Hopkins (Co-headteachers)  on 020 8304 1320 or at [email protected] or [email protected] 
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • The development of our employees at Aspire Academy is paramount. 
    To support this, we offer these benefits: 
    Local Government Pension Scheme
    Full induction programme 
    Team Teach positive behaviour training: Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour 
    Weekly CPD training 
    Employee Assistant Programme with 24 hour counselling and support available
    Free parking on site
    Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy Trust (e.g. best practice sharing, Employee Perks Scheme


    To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected] or [email protected] 
    Alternatively, applications can be sent to Aspire Academy, South Gipsy Road, Welling DA16 1JB. CVs will not be accepted. 

    The closing date for applications is 29th June 2025. Interviews are scheduled for early July.
    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.


    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. 
    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    Aspire Academy is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
  • About Us

  • We are a small, specialist primary school in Bexley, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 5–11 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. 

    Aspire Academy is a unique and rewarding school to work in where no two days are ever the same! 

    We recognise that every child is unique, which is why we take a holistic approach to their education and wellbeing. Our dedicated team works closely with families and supporting agencies to help pupils develop confidence and essential life skills. Through high quality teaching and learning, therapeutic interventions and a focus on personal development, we support every child to progress successfully onto the next stage of their education and their lives.

    Aspire Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

    Our school is part of London South East Academies Trust- a multi academy trust sponsored by London South East Colleges. London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream and specialist schools offering special and alternative provision.  We aim to provide outstanding education and training for children and young people in every Trust academy, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education.  We are quickly developing a track record of academic success and with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

    We want to attract quality practitioners from across South East London irrespective of their postcode and family background. We want people to be confident that within our schools, they will have a real opportunity to fulfil their potential and the experience will be enjoyable and rewarding.
    Read more on the trust website: https://lseat.co.uk

    For further information about the school, please visit   www.aspire.lseat.org.uk 

    For further information about the Trust, please visit https://lseat.co.uk

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