Play Assistant at Martins Wood Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MWPS/09147

Location

Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Fixed Term End Date

Thu 31st Dec, 2026

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 31st Aug, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are a large, innovative primary school looking for a caring, flexible, enthusiastic lunchtime Play Assistant to support children's activities during their lunch break in a variety of ways. You will be working within a fun, supportive and motivated team. You will have responsibility for leading activities and organising resources.

This contract is for 1 hour 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday, term time only.

We have a clear and thorough induction process to build initial confidence and awareness of whole school approaches and expectations.

Martins Wood School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all post holders are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our due diligence, we will be carrying out an online search at the point of shortlisting.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school may arrange interviews as and when applications are received.

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

Satisfactory references
Barred list check (regulated activity roles)
Section 128 check (for applicable roles)
Overseas criminal records check (where required)
Identity check
Right to work in the UK
Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

Safeguarding Statement

Martins Wood Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Martins Wood Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.