William Byrd Primary Academy

Play Team Member and Lunch Supervisor

Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 29/01/2026
Closing time: 11:59
Job Reference: CJ5481
Advert Posted On: 19/01/2026

Location
Harlington, Middlesex
Salary
£5,064 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time   - 38.4 Weeks
Position
1 Required
Contract
Permanent
Work Hours
7.5 hours per week
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

Play Team Member and Lunch Supervisor

Salary information: NJC Scale 2 Point 3, £5,064 per annum 
Work pattern: 7.5 hours a week, Term time only (38.4 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

About this Role

William Byrd Primary School is a warm and friendly, purposeful school, where everybody matters and everybody cares. We aim to make sure that every individual feels happy, secure and valued. Children are at the heart of all we do and we work hard to ensure that every child fulfils his/her potential.

We are looking for a Play Team Member and Lunch Supervisor to:

  • Have specific responsibilities supervising the children whilst they eat their lunch.
  • Provide assistance and encouragement and ensure appropriate behaviour.
  • Interact with the children in the hall and playground after lunch, where interaction during play is sought.

We Offer:

  • A hard-working, dedicated and supportive team.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Happy and enthusiastic pupils.
  • A friendly, welcoming school with friendly and supportive parents and governors.

If possible, you are welcome to visit the school before applying. Please contact the school office on 020 8247 0300  to arrange an informal tour of the school. 

Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed and we would be delighted to show you around. Please contact the HR Officer for Primaries or call 01895462394.

Closing date: 29th January 2026 at Noon
Further information: Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

William Byrd Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted.

Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Middlesex Learning Partnership is a disability confident committed employer.



Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Job Summary
Location
Harlington, Middlesex
Salary Rate
£5,064 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time - 38.4 Weeks
Positions
1 Required
Work Hours
7.5 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available