Level 3 Play Leader for a primary school in LS25

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; Garforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Leeds is seeking a Level 3 Play Leader to enhance children's enjoyment of play and teach good behavior. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have experience working with primary school-aged children. Responsibilities include leading activities and providing care in the breakfast and after-school clubs. This is a long-term role with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school-aged children.
• Ability to manage behaviour and promote good practices.
• Genuine desire to be part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing children's enjoyment of play and promoting good behavior.
• Organizing and leading activities, including team games.
• Providing wrap-around care in breakfast and after-school clubs.

Skills

Promoting good pupil behaviour

Handling conflicts

Encouraging responsibility

Working with primary school-aged children

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

To enhance children's enjoyment of play, promote good behaviour, organise and lead activities, and teach children how to play, including setting up team games, encouraging appropriate use of equipment, and promoting fair play.

Level 3 Play Leader (Full Time ASAP/Sept 2025)
Leeds LS25
£88.92 - £95 per day (pro rata; salary dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

The role

Vision for Education is recruiting a Level 3 Play Leader to join a primary school in Leeds to start ASAP or September 2025 on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will preferably hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have recent experience in a primary school. Your responsibilities will include enhancing children's enjoyment of play, promoting good behaviour, organising and leading activities, and teaching children how to play. This includes setting up team games, encouraging appropriate use of equipment, and promoting fair play. You will also provide wrap-around care in the breakfast club and after-school club, working hours from 07:30 - 09:00 and 15:00 - 18:00 daily. This is a long-term role.

The school

The school is a successful, inclusive, two-form entry primary school with innovative and creative learning approaches. It has a good Ofsted rating, is community-centered, and values inclusivity.

The ideal candidate

• Experience working with primary school-aged children
• Ability to promote good pupil behaviour, handle conflicts promptly, and encourage responsibility
• Genuine desire to be part of a supportive team
• Experience supporting development and implementation of behaviour/SEND plans for targeted pupils

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo thorough checks, including an Enhanced DBS registration on the Update Service.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rates via PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD for professional development
• Dedicated consultant support

About us

We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to developing young people, with branches nationwide. We welcome applications from all community sections and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to apply

If you are a motivated, engaging Teaching Assistant interested in working in a rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you.