The Meadows Primary School is seeking 3 caring Play Assistants to join our team. This role offers the chance to build positive, trusting relationships with children attending our Wraparound Care provision.

You will work alongside a supportive and dedicated team, contributing to a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to flourish.

About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows Primary School in Bitton, Bristol is a welcoming school that places a strong emphasis on relationships, wellbeing, and achievement. The school has a lovely community feel with expansive outdoor space for our children. We are proud of our strong school ethos which helps our children to thrive and succeed, all the while preparing them for their next phase of education. 

The Meadows Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust. 

About Futura Learning Partnership 

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. 

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues. 

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who: 

• Has excellent communication and interaction skills with children, parents and colleagues
• Has experience of working with early years and evidence of suitability to work with children and young people 
• Has good level GCSE/O level in English and Maths
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer 

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership. 

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development. 

Role information:  

• This is a casual position, during the school holidays shifts are available morning and afternoon

How to Apply 

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button: 

• Closing date: 11/10/2026
• Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.