Play Team Member

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Scale 2 Point 4

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 02/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 6th July 2026

4 hours per week 11.30 to 1.30 term time only.
Monday and Tuesday only per week.

We are looking to appoint a Play Team member to join our happy, positive and supportive team. Braiswick Primary are utilising the OPAL scheme of play at lunchtimes with our pupils. (Please see Job Specification for more details).

The role will be to assist children as required during their lunch and to provide playground support and supervision to ensure the children have safe and happy lunchtimes. You will be working both inside and outside the school building; supervising children, setting up games, and looking after their wellbeing. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate good communication, organisation, patience and understanding.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited to identifying issues which call into question the applicant’s suitability to work with children and verifying employment history.

No candidate or third‑party individual will be asked to provide access to online information which is not publicly available. No detriment will be applied whether or not an individual has an online presence.

Searches will be conducted by an appropriate individual who is not a member of the recruitment panel to avoid potential discrimination. Only information related to the stated purposes will be shared with the panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Please contact Tracy Baker at tb for further details if required.

Braiswick Primary is the third school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Lyons Hall Primary in Braintree and White Hall Academy in Clacton‑On‑Sea. Our school, alongside the other schools in the Trust, aims to inspire our children to achieve well, have very high aspirations and to be valuable, well‑rounded and happy members of their community.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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