Lunchtime Play Support Assistant

Alwoodley Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5HX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: A1 point 2
• Additional allowances:

  A1 point 2

Lunchtime Play Support Assistant job summary

Alwoodley Primary School is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Play Support Assistant as part of their 'Platinum' OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Team.

The successful candidate will work alongside existing lunchtime support staff to ensure the safety, welfare and positive engagement of pupils throughout the lunchtime period. The postholder will support the school's Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme by facilitating high-quality outdoor play experiences, encouraging inclusion, promoting positive behaviour and helping children develop their social, emotional and physical skills through play.

The role involves supervising pupils during lunch, supporting organised and self-directed play opportunities, maintaining a safe environment and contributing to a positive school culture.

Applications must be made through the My New Term recruitment platform. Deadline for all applications is Friday 25th September by midday.

For more information please contact the main school office on office@alwoodley.net and ask for Jess Hill or Matt Ryder.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Occupational Health assessment (via completion of health questionnaire if successful) and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alwoodley Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alwoodley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alwoodley-primary-school

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