Careers Site Advertising End Date
24 Apr 2026
Internal Advertising End Date
24 Apr 2026
Location
Woodside Academy
Trust
Advertising Salary
£14.64 per hour plus £1.76 per hour holiday pay (FTE £28228)
Vacancy Type
Zero Hours
LSEAT - Schools

About the role:

About Woodside Academy

Woodside Academy is an all-age special school, (EYFS-Post 16) for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism.  The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley.   The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all.  Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Parents and Carers tell us how much difference Woodside makes. Hear this for yourself in our virtual tours and read more on the school website: https://www.woodside.lseat.org.uk/


About our Trust

Our school is part of London South East Academies Trust- a multi academy trust sponsored by London South East Colleges. In 2024 LSEAT was formally recognised and awarded as the TES Small Trust of the Year.  Read more on the trust website: https://lseat.co.uk


About our Vacancy

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Interactive Play Leader to complete our team, to work on a relief basis.  You would be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children during the school lunchtime break. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Experience of working with children with special needs, including those with autism, is essential. The successful candidates will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking experience in schools and hoping to progress into a teaching assistant role.

 
Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Undertaking supervision of and positively interacting with pupils across a range of settings including the dining hall, the outdoor and indoor play and leisure areas and across the school premises
  • To be proactive in promoting and engaging in positive interactions with pupils during the lunchtime supervision period which supports the development of pupil’s social interaction.
  •  To manage behaviours positively upholding the school rules and using distraction and de-escalation strategies so that pupils can start their afternoon in a positive mood.
  • To ensure that communication with pupils is at their level and that appropriate resources are used to promote effective communication such as cards, symbols, signing, timers, 1 – 5 system.
  • Using the schools reporting methods to ensure that negative incidents are recorded and consequences followed through reporting to the senior mid-day supervisor and teachers as required.
  • Ensuring pupils are taught good manners and supporting the development of good eating skills.
  • Ensuring that safety is a priority and this may include some cleaning and clearing up e.g. spillages and tables.
  • Cleaning (if required) and putting away of dining room tables.
  • Ensuring that any equipment used with pupils is safe and suitable.
  • Undertaking training specific to the post.
Job Activities
• Builds good relationships with pupils in order to promote pupils wellbeing.
• Using knowledge and understanding of pupils with learning difficulties when dealing with conflict.
• Is creative in promoting play and social activities.
 • Uses initiative and common sense when undertaking activities across a range of settings and in all weathers.
• Is a role model for pupils, communicating effectively, dressing appropriately and being respectful towards pupils at all times.
• Is assertive and consistent in upholding the school rules especially in relation to health and safety.
• Exercises judgement in reporting both verbally and in written form any concerns about behaviour or possible safety or security risks.
• Is able to adhere to school policy and procedures in any contact with pupils and particularly with regard to rewards and sanctions for pupils, being familiar with the Schools staff Handbook, the schools Health and Safety policy and the Behaviour Management Policy.
 
Resources: Outside play equipment/indoor play equipment.

We offer:

  • Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day
  • A committed and caring staff team who support and develop each other
  • A proactive and supportive SLT
  • A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and talents
  • Small class sizes with high pupil/staff ratio
  • Free parking on site
  • Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes

About Us

About Us

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.

Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.

We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.

Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at [email protected].

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.

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