VACANCY FOR A SESSIONAL CENTRE ASSISTANT

HOURS AS REQUIRED

£15.24 per hour

Closing Date for Applications: 26 April 2026

Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is owned by the London Borough of Newham Council and offers a wide range of land and water-based activities for schools, businesses, youth groups and clubs. Fairplay House is set in a spectacular and inspiring 12-acre natural location in Wickham Bishops and offers a large range of tailored, flexible Outdoor Education Programmes. The house has residential facilities for up to 83 pupils and 8 staff.

Fairplay House has a vacancy for a SESSIONAL CENTRE ASSISTANT at £15.24 per hour. This position is to cover domestic and catering staff during busier periods. Duties include serving food, general cleaning and laundry.

This opportunity would suit someone with an interest in ensuring that our visitors have the very best experience whilst at Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre. Growth mind-set and building resilience are the foundations of our work.

You must be available to work occasional weekends.

If you would like more information about this vacancy please contact Tracey Kent on 01621 891213 or email Fairplay.house@newham.gov.uk.

This post is available immediately

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closing date: 26th April 2026

Additional Information

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