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Active Playleader (with TA responsibilities)

Woodland Middle School Academy · Bedford · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Active Play Leader (also with TA responsibilities)

30.40 hours a week, Fixed Term (initially until July 2027)

5 days per week/Term time only plus training days

Salary Level (2a) - (£13.27- £13.48 an hour)

You will be working in a very effective and friendly team of TAs that support the educational, personal and social needs of our most vulnerable pupils in and out of lessons. The ideal candidate will have a good level of fitness, have an interest in sports and games and also have excellent levels of literacy and numeracy. Additionally you will be enthusiastic and have the ability to form good working relationships with children. Full support and induction will be provided. Visits to our school are encouraged.

Please only apply if you are available for an immediate start ie within 2 weeks of this advert's posting.

We offer a highly supportive leadership and the opportunity to work with great pupils and colleagues in a warm and caring Values-based culture.

Interview Date: we will interview suitable candidates quickly.

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About this school

Woodland Middle School Academy

Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary · Ages 9–13

Not rated
Pupils
670
Avg teacher salary
£48,931
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.8:1
Academy trust
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP

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Salary
Salary Level (2a)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
6 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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