Description St Edmundsbury CE Primary Academy Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BJ Salary: £12.65 per hour Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term time only* Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 7900 *11.45am - 1.15pm daily. This position could be a job share over the week. St Edmundsbury CE Primary Academy, Bury St Edmunds, are looking for a motivated Midday Play Team Assistant to join their dedicated team of Midday Playleaders. The school follows the OPAL play ethos so you will be required to work directly with the pupils both indoors, in the dining hall and outside as needed. Experience is not essential as training will be given. You will be required to engage with the pupils to encourage different aspects of play and use of imagination. There is an expectation to display drive, good humour, flexibility, and reliability. Teamwork is essential for this lively, fun position. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) and Privacy Notice (pdf) For more details or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please call The Deputy Head Victoria Cooper on 01284 752967 or email admin@stedmundsburyacademy.co.uk (Monday to Wednesday). How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and return direct to Sue Ogden at the school or by email to Businessmanager@stedmundsburyacademy.co.uk Closing date: 9 am, 13 October 2025. Please apply early as the opportunity will close if the right person is found. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work in the UK will need to be established.