Lunchtime Support Assistant/Play Leader – Reid Street Primary School
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School:
The Education Village Academy Trust -
Location:
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Salary:
Band 1 SCP 3 - £12.85 per hour or £3,775.39 per annum -
Hours:
6.25 -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
7th Nov 2025
Job Role: Lunchtime Support Assistant/Play Leader
Location: Reid Street Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent | Term Time Only (46 weeks per year)
Hours: 6.25 hours per week (11:55 am – 1:10 pm)
Salary: Band 1 SCP 3 – £12.85 per hour or £3,775.39 per annum
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Support Assistant/Play Leader to assist with the care and welfare of pupils within the school over the lunch period.
As a Play Leader you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with the setting up of lunchtime play equipment, ensuring it is in good condition and safe to use on the playground.
- Leading on lunchtime play activities modelling to children appropriate play and how to use the equipment safely and respectfully.
- Assisting with the tidying up of lunchtime play equipment, supervising children and modelling what this looks like in line with school expectations.
- Assisting with the tidying up of lunchtime play equipment, supervising children and modelling what this looks like in line with school expectations.
- Assisting with the cleaning up of spillages on tables and floors and clear food trays and cutlery away in line with school procedures.
- Encouraging children with healthy eating and helping as and when necessary, with pupils at mealtimes who may have difficulty or are unable to feed themselves.
Closing date: Friday 7th November at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 11th November 2025
Applicants must have the right to work and live in the UK.
No CVs will be accepted, if you wish to apply for the role please submit an Application form to The People Team at the following email address: peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk
If you require further information or to arrange a visit, please contact admin@reidstreet.darlington.sch.uk
Supporting documents
Application FormThe Education Village Academy Trust
Established in 2006, we are a mixed Multi Academy Trust (MAT), bringing together mainstream and special schools and academies serving the borough of Darlington and neighbouring areas.
We are a village, and by building on our individual strengths, sharing our skills, and weaving each other’s ideas and perspectives into our practice, we are able to offer unique and enriched learning experiences.
We are proud to be part of a truly inclusive Trust. We firmly believe that fairness in opportunity and acceptance of individuality enhances understanding of the world, prepares pupils for the future, and creates young adults who value, appreciate and are able to make an active contribution to their communities.
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