Play Assistant at Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Ambition Education Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/GFJMAIS/68629

Location

Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RL

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£22,366.00 - £23,114.00 Annually (FTE)
H1

Hours Per Week

5/10 hours

Fixed Term End Date

Thu 15th Jul, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 17th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Afternoon sessions, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Garden Fields School

Since launching in January 2019, The Hub - our premier wraparound care provision has gone from strength to strength! We are now looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Play Assistants to join our growing team this September 2026.

The Role

If you want to help create an excellent environment for children, offering quality welfare, care and fun in a nurturing setting then we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will help us maintain our high standards of care while bringing fresh energy to our afternoon sessions. Specifically, we are looking for candidates who are excited to plan and run their own specialized club or activity session within The Hub, showcasing your unique talents or interests (e.g., sports, arts & crafts or drama) to keep our children engaged and inspired.

What We Are Looking For:

A passion for creating a fun, stimulating, and safe play environment.
The confidence and creativity to design and lead a structured club activity for the children.
A nurturing approach to childcare and student welfare.
Reliability and enthusiasm for working as part of a dynamic team.

If you are ready to make a positive impact and join a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Details

  Miriam Bibi
  01727 890440
  bibim@gardenfields.aetrust.uk

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: