Salary
Scale 2a,Point 2, approximately £3,000 annually (£26,244 FTE, equating to £13.60 /hr)
Contractual hours
5
Basis
Part time
Package
Permanent
• Part time, Term time only
• Monday to Friday, five hours per week (One hour per day)
Job category/type
Schools
Date posted
17/09/2025
Job reference
REQ02355
Lunchtime Play Team Member
Scale 2a,Point 2, approximately £3,000 annually (£26,244 FTE, equating to £13.60 /hr)
Permanent
• Part time, term time only
• Monday to Friday, five hours per week (one hour per day)
Required as soon as possible
RIVERSIDE is a large primary school in Maidenhead, with a caring and hardworking team helping to drive continued success for our children and families. We are looking for a Lunchtime Play Team member. Working as a member of the play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day and create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. The play team is also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support all our children as they visit the dining hall and are responsible for clearing and cleaning the hall to a state ready for use (e.g. for PE, school assemblies) in the afternoon.
You will be:
* Patient, hardworking, caring, friendly, supportive and energetic.
* A dynamic thinker who can look ahead and anticipate, adapting to circumstances accordingly.
* Experienced in a Primary School or Early Years setting.
* Experienced in supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential).
* Willing to be creative and flexible.
We will offer you:
* A friendly, motivated and supportive working environment.
* Professional development and training.
* The opportunity to make a difference.
You will need to have experience of working with children aged 3-11 and be able to build a good rapport with our children and their families.
If you feel you would enjoy the opportunity and challenge that this role would offer, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To download the Play team job description and application form please visit our website:
Please return completed applications to:
Please apply as soon as possible. All applications will be considered on arrival, whilst advertised on school website.
Riverside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the DBS.