Playtime Support Leader

Battle Primary Academy, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £5,749.00 - £5,855.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only

Playtime Support Leader job summary

In this role, you will help transform our break times and lunchtimes into vibrant, active, and inclusive experiences. You will organise engaging outdoor activities, support children in building positive social skills, and ensure a safe, supportive environment where every pupil feels valued.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working or volunteering with primary-aged children.
• Passion for active outdoor games, sports, and creative play.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated pastoral team.

We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive school community judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
• Enthusiastic children who love taking part in playground activities.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme and Medical Cash Plan. Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Wider Fitness, Cycle to Work and eyecare vouchers

Applications will not be considered without a completed application form and will be considered when received. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

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 Battle Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 456 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Battle Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/battle-primary-academy

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