Play Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Meadows Primary School in Bitton, Bristol, part of Futura Learning Partnership, is seeking 3 Play Assistants for Wraparound Care to help create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to flourish.

The role offers a supportive team and a chance to contribute to a safe setting, with a focus on building positive relationships and promoting wellbeing among pupils.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interaction with children, parents and colleagues.
• Experience of working with early years and suitability to work with children and young people.
• Good level GCSE/O level in English and Maths.
• Belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interaction with children

Early years experience

GCSE English Maths

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

The Meadows Primary School is seeking 3 caring Play Assistants to join our team. This role offers the chance to build positive, trusting relationships with children attending our Wraparound Care provision.

You will work alongside a supportive and dedicated team, contributing to a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to flourish.

About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows Primary School in Bitton, Bristol is a welcoming school that places a strong emphasis on relationships, wellbeing, and achievement. The school has a lovely community feel with expansive outdoor space for our children. We are proud of our strong school ethos which helps our children to thrive and succeed, all the while preparing them for their next phase of education.

The Meadows Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interaction skills with children, parents and colleagues
• Has experience of working with early years and evidence of suitability to work with children and young people
• Has good level GCSE/O level in English and Maths
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development.

• fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments
• confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• gym membership discounts
• opportunities for professional and career development

Role information:

• This is a casual position, during the school holidays shifts are available morning and afternoon