Key Role Information

Salary
£5,717 - £6,183
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/09/2025 10:59
Interview
29 September 2025
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Support Payscale - Banded | SCP 2 - SCP 7
Department
Lunchtime Support
Hours per week
10.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Birley Primary Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a caring and reliable Playworker/Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team. This role is vital in supporting our pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, happy, and inclusive environment both in the dining hall and on the playground.


Key responsibilities:

  • Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, and around the school site during lunchtime
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and play, helping pupils to develop social skills
  • Promoting the school’s values and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils
  • Assisting with minor first aid (training provided)
  • Ensuring the lunchtime period runs smoothly and safely


We are looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys working with children and is approachable, patient, and kind
  • Has good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Is reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting the school community
  • Will promote inclusion and respect across all groups of pupils


In return, we offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive staff team
  • Training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and first aid
  • The chance to make a real difference to children’s day-to-day school experience


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

About Us

Birley Primary Academy

Enquiries

enquiries@birleyprimaryacademy.co.uk

Birley Primary Academy
Thornbridge Avenue
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S12 3AB

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.