Lunch Time Play Worker

Garth Hill College; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 5,300 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

The Pines School is a Bracknell primary school with a Nursery and a 20-place resource. We are seeking a Lunch Time Play Worker to support lunchtime activities and play provision for our Nursery. You will join a friendly team that values safe, inclusive play and positive engagement with pupils.

Hours are 11.15am–1.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Paediatric first aid training is preferred or the successful candidate will undertake training soon after appointment.

Qualifications

• Paediatric first aid training is preferred or willing to undertake training soon after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to eat their lunch together.
• Provide a safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities during lunch times.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Committed

Job description

• Salary: Bracknell Grade k: SCP3 – £25,614 FTE + London Weighting pro rata Actual Salary: £13.66 per hour
• Location: The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Closing Date: 05/11/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: Pri/26/347300

Lunch Time Play Worker – Temporary

October 2026

The Pines School is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committedLunch Time Play Worker to join our friendly hard-working team. Our Lunch Time Play Worker will work within our Nursery Provision, encouraging children to eat their lunch together, provide a safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities. Ideally the candidate will be paediatric first aid trained or be happy to undertake this training soon after the appointment.

The Pines Primary School is a vibrant 1-form entry primary school with a Nursery and a 20-place specialist resource provision. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND. We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play. We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.

The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning. You will need to be committed, have a sense of humour and have boundless energy.

Our children would like someone who:

• Makes us feel safe and understands us
• Is kind, even if we make the wrong choices
• Has high expectations for us
• Who helps us to feel confident to take risks, to challenge ourselves and who believes we can achieve

We can offer you:

• Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school
• A caring, committed team of staff
• A commitment to professional development for all staff
• Supportive teams who work well together

Closing date: 6 th November (Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and therefore we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date should a suitable candidate be found).

Interview: TBC

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours:Monday to Friday 11.15am -1.15pm, 10hrs per week, term time only

Bracknell Grade k: SCP3 – £25,614 FTE + London Weighting pro rata

Actual Salary: £13.66 per hour

At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, which includes an online search.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.