Lunchtime Play Leader — Supportive SEND School (Term-Time)

Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School); Melton Mowbray; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Résumé du poste

Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) is seeking a Play Leader to join a caring team during lunchtimes. Two permanent positions, 15 hours per week over term time, Monday to Friday 11:00–14:00. You will help children play, connect, and thrive in a supportive environment.

We offer a collaborative school community with development opportunities and access to in-house therapies. Training will be provided, and prior experience with children is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn about SEND and safeguarding practices.
• Experience with children or young people is preferred but training will be provided.
• Must be reliable, patient and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, set out and clear away indoor and outdoor play resources.
• Encourage inclusive, age-appropriate play and adapt activities to individual needs.
• Supervise pupils, promote positive interactions, independence and wellbeing.
• Respond calmly to incidents and report them promptly.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality policies.

Connaissances

Warm and patient

Relationship building

Reliability and observant

SEND knowledge

Active play support

Experience with children

Description du poste

Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) is seeking a Play Leader to join a caring team during lunchtimes. Two permanent positions, 15 hours per week over term time, Monday to Friday 11:00–14:00. You will help children play, connect, and thrive in a supportive environment.

We offer a collaborative school community with development opportunities and access to in-house therapies. Training will be provided, and prior experience with children is welcomed but not essential.