Play Leader

Dodleston CofE Primary School; Chester; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional development

Supportive environment

Resumo da oferta

Dodleston CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic after-school supervisor to support children aged in the primary range. The role runs during term-time, typically from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with occasional flexibility until 6:00 pm, and involves creating a safe, warm environment where children can enjoy structured play and social activities.

You will be part of a friendly team, planning engaging activities, promoting wellbeing, and collaborating with parents and staff.

Qualificações

• Essential qualification: A level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with primary-aged children is required.
• Safeguarding training will be provided as part of the role.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and engage with children during play and recreational activities.
• Plan, organise and support fun, age-appropriate play activities.
• Encourage children to develop social skills, confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment where every child feels valued
• Support children with their individual needs, interests and abilities
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues as appropriate
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant policies and procedures
• Help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised play environment.

Conhecimentos

Caring

Patient

Teamwork

Communication

Formação académica

A level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Dodleston Primary School, everything we do is centered on our pupils and our commitment to developing compassionate, confident and courageous learners, centered on Jesus.

Our vision is:

“Learning to love ourselves, love each other, love learning, love life, for God is love.”

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during play and recreational activities.
• Plan, organise and support fun, age-appropriate play activities.
• Encourage children to develop social skills, confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment where every child feels valued
• Support children with their individual needs, interests and abilities
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues as appropriate
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant policies and procedures
• Help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised play environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Creative and able to plan engaging, inspiring and age-appropriate activities
• Friendly, approachable and a positive role model
• Skilled at encouraging children's confidence, independence and social development
• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with with children, parents and colleagues.
• Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Essential Qualifications and experiences

• A level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience of working with primary-aged children

Additional training, will be given as part of the role, including Safeguarding

Hours of work

This is a term-time only position working from 3.00 pm to 5.30 om, with occasional flexibility required until 6.00 pm.

What We Offer

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's happiness, well-being and development, where you can make a positive difference to children's lives.
• Kind, caring children who contribute positively to school life
• The chance to be part of a school community that places children's well‑being at the heart of everything it does

Safeguarding Statement

At Dodleston Primary school we are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, children’s barred list check and online searches. References will be sought and verified in accordance with the school's safer recruitment procedures. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment and safeguarding checks.