Salary: BCG 2 point 2-3 39 weeks 7.5hours per week @ £13.45 per hour
Hours: 12.10 – 13:40 Monday to Friday
Whitehall Primary School is looking to appoint a Play Leader (School Meal Supervisory Assistant) to join our current team to supervise and assist children during their lunch time.
The role will require someone who can engage with children from the age of 4 to 11 in a positive friendly manner from assisting in the managing of the school lunch rooms to leading games and activities in the playground. We operate a rotation system, so each day will be varied in which aspect you will be expected to oversee.
The duties of the role include:
- Setting up equipment for lunchtime, both in lunch rooms and outside in the playground
- Leading games and activities in the playground
- Supervising children whilst they eat their packed lunch and school lunches
- Assist in clearing all equipment away at the end of the lunch period.
Whitehall Primary is a popular and community centred school. We have a lovely school community with enthusiastic, thoughtful children and supportive parents. We are looking to appoint someone to join our team who are dedicated to contributing towards our ethos of inclusion and equalities, particularly for our most vulnerable children.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Start date: ASAP
To arrange a visit, please contact our school office.
We will only consider applications on the Bristol City Council application form.
Safeguarding Statement:
Whitehall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position. Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.