Lunchtime Playworker - Wilson Primary School
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,796 to £25,185 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3336 |
Summary
To start as soon as possible
11.30am – 12.30pm Mondays to Fridays, (5 hours per week)
School term times only. RG2 SCP 3-4 (£12.85 - 13.05 per hour)
We are looking for a Lunchtime Playworker who is:
• A positive and effective team player
• Friendly, adaptable, and enthusiastic when working with children
• Motivated and committed to ensuring every child has a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime
• Willing to contribute to the wider life and values of the school
• Able to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism at all times
We can offer you:
• Supportive parents and governors
• A strong, caring and motivated staff team who foster a welcoming, inclusive ethos
• A school community with high aspirations for all children and staff
Visits to the schools are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact the School Office on 0118 937 5573.
Full details of the post including how to apply are on our website:
Wilson Primary School - Vacancies
Your employment is with the Federation but will be based at Wilson Primary School. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work.
We wish to make an appointment as soon as possible and will consider applications upon receipt, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply straight away.
Please send your application to recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk
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 position requires an enhanced DBS check. These posts are exempt from section4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
11.30am – 12.30pm Mondays to Fridays, (5 hours per week)
School term times only. RG2 SCP 3-4 (£12.85 - 13.05 per hour)
We are looking for a Lunchtime Playworker who is:
• A positive and effective team player
• Friendly, adaptable, and enthusiastic when working with children
• Motivated and committed to ensuring every child has a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime
• Willing to contribute to the wider life and values of the school
• Able to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism at all times
We can offer you:
• Supportive parents and governors
• A strong, caring and motivated staff team who foster a welcoming, inclusive ethos
• A school community with high aspirations for all children and staff
Visits to the schools are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact the School Office on 0118 937 5573.
Full details of the post including how to apply are on our website:
Wilson Primary School - Vacancies
Your employment is with the Federation but will be based at Wilson Primary School. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work.
We wish to make an appointment as soon as possible and will consider applications upon receipt, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply straight away.
Please send your application to recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk
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 position requires an enhanced DBS check. These posts are exempt from section4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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