Lunchtime Playworker & Classroom Technician

Pickwick Academy Trust; Corsham; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Corsham seeks a friendly individual for a combined role as Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Playworker, and After School Club Assistant. Responsibilities include supporting children's learning, providing safe play, and assisting practical classroom activities. The position is part-time, offering competitive salaries based on specific roles. Ideal candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and passionate about education. This role supports a nurturing environment for children and promotes professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Employee wellbeing support

Strong team support

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Friendly and flexible individual desired.
• Experience with children preferable.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in the classroom.
• Provide safe and enjoyable play at lunchtime.
• Assist with practical classroom activities.
• Contribute to a positive environment in the after-school club.
• Work closely with class teachers and the school team.

Skills

Support children's learning

Provide safe play

Assist with classroom activities

Contribute to after-school club

Collaborate with teachers

Job description

TA, Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician, After School Club Assistant at Corsham Primary School

Job Reference: EDV/2026/CPS/08198

Location: Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW

Contract: Permanent / Fixed Term / Term Time Only; Term: Part-Time; Salary (FTE): £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 per annum; Actual Salary: Teaching Assistant – £4,278 per annum, Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician – £2,765 per annum, After School Club Assistant – £6,418 per annum.

Closing Date: 12:00pm 28th Jan 2026; Start Date: 12th Feb 2026; Positions Available: 1; Interview: Week of Monday 2nd Feb 2026; End date for fixed‑term terms: 12th Feb 2027.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will hold all three roles concurrently. The permanent After School Club Assistant position will be temporarily linked to the fixed‑term Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Playworker roles for the duration of those contracts. Any resignation or termination from one role will result in the end of all linked roles. Once the fixed‑term contracts conclude, the candidate will continue in the permanent After School Club Assistant role.

Working Hours

• Teaching Assistant – 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)
• Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician – 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)
• After School Club Assistant – 11.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working Pattern

• Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician – 12:15pm – 1:15pm
• Teaching Assistant – 1:15pm – 2:45pm
• After School Club Assistant – 3:15pm – 5:30pm
• Unpaid lunch break: 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are looking for a friendly and flexible individual to join our team in a combined role as Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Playworker/Classroom Technician, and After School Club Assistant at Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site). Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children’s learning in the classroom
• Providing safe and enjoyable play at lunchtime
• Assisting with practical classroom activities
• Contributing to a positive environment in the after‑school club
• Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team

About Our School

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites at either side of the town. The Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 10 classes, supporting children from Reception to Year 6. All children matter and have the right to the very best, fulfilling their potential. Our happy school family prides itself on high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. We value caring, positive, and stimulating ethos alongside a broad and balanced enquiry‑led curriculum.

Contact Details

For more information, please contact Mrs Lucy Organ, Data and Administration Officer, via email at [e-mail]. We would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Support

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retail discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings / Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Values

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We seek colleagues who reflect our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. Clear goals, respect, fairness, positive environment, and supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues are key.

Diversity & Inclusion

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For application support, please contact [e-mail].

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, governors, trustees and volunteers share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before commencement. References will be requested at the shortlisting stage and may be used during the interview process. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Application Notice

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.