Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Looking to start your career in Early Years education?
Do you enjoy helping young children learn, grow and thrive?
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring Play Leaders to join our welcoming Year R team and help give our youngest children the very best start to school.
We are committed to providing an environment where every child feels safe, valued, happy and ready to learn. You will bring warmth, energy and creativity to your role, supporting children through play, learning and exploration in the classroom and at lunchtime, as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
If you are ready to take your first step into Early Years and want to make a real difference to children every day, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to enthuse and inspire children
- Able to support and encourage children to achieve their best
- Patient and calm
- Able to work as a team and work individually
- Able to take the initiative in play activities
- Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our federated community
- Naturally positive with a great sense of humour!
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to:
- Work with a highly talented team where everyone is valued
- Be part of a federation who care passionately about the wellbeing of our children and adults
- Further your personal development and receive high-quality CPD
- Work with children who are enthusiastic learners
- Enjoy fun and laughter
- Make a difference
What our staff say:
‘I know that my wellbeing is always looked after’
‘I have never felt more part of a team as I do at Balksbury’
‘I’m always involved in everything, both inside and outside the classroom. I feel valued and appreciated as part of the Balksbury family’
‘I love helping children to blossom and improve and to achieve their full potential, from Year R to Year 6’
Application Procedure:
We warmly welcome you to visit and have a look around.
Please contact the school office on 01264 365642 or email: t.woodhams@balksbury-inf.hants.sch.uk to request an application form and arrange your visit.
Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
