Play Leader

The Meadows Primary School, Bristol, BS30 6HS

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 July 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 scp 7-8 £13.69 ph - £13.90 ph

Play Leader job summary

The Meadows Primary School is seeking 3 Play Leaders to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to organise, plan and take part in play activities with the children within our care. You will be responsible for managing the children efficiently whilst ensuring they are happy and safe at all times. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows Primary School in Bitton is a welcoming school that places a strong emphasis on relationships, wellbeing, and achievement. The school has a lovely community feel with expansive outdoor space for our children. We are proud of our strong school ethos which helps our children to thrive and succeed, all the while preparing them for their next phase of education.

The Meadows Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interaction skills with children, parents and colleagues

• Has the ability to create an inspirational and stimulating child centred play and care environment

• Is patient with a caring nature

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At The Meadows Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 19/04/2026

Interviews: will be held shortly after the closing date

Start date: 22/07/2026

Role information:

Zero hours contract. We are looking for somebody who could cover some of our Wraparound Care provision hours during the summer holidays which are as follows:

7.45am-1.15pm

12.45pm-6.15pm

5 and a half hours a shift

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

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 The Meadows Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Meadows Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-meadows-primary-school-bs30-6hs

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