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Recruiting organisation: Martins Wood Primary School

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Stevenage

Salary
£24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Applications close
31 August 2026

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Job details

Salary
£24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Location
Stevenage
Applications close
31 August 2026

Job description

We are a large, innovative primary school looking for a caring, flexible, enthusiastic lunchtime Play Assistant to support children's activities during their lunch break in a variety of ways. You will be working within a fun, supportive and motivated team. You will have responsibility for leading activities and organising resources. This contract is for 1 hour 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday, term time only. We have a clear and thorough induction process to build initial confidence and awareness of whole school approaches and expectations. Martins Wood School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all post holders are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our due diligence, we will be carrying out an online search at the point of shortlisting. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school may arrange interviews as and when applications are received. Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to: Satisfactory references Barred list check (regulated activity roles) Section 128 check (for applicable roles) Overseas criminal records check (where required) Identity check Right to work in the UK Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

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Job reference
play-assistant-89b81c6f-7950-459d-9a67-9095ba1c94ae
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
21 July 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
16 August 2026

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