Play Team Member/lunchtime supervisor

St Oswald's CofE Academy; Finningley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming community

Supportive colleagues

Training opportunities

Healthy school environment

Staff wellbeing focus

Well-resourced grounds

Job summary

St Oswald's CofE Academy in Finningley, South Yorkshire, is seeking two friendly lunchtime/play assistants to supervise pupils and support safe, engaging play.

You will plan indoor/outdoor activities, promote positive interactions, and work with the Play Coordinator to ensure wellbeing for all learners. Training and development opportunities are provided in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• A passion for play, creativity, and encouraging active, fun playtimes.
• Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervision: Monitor children in the playground or school field during lunchtime to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Activity Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and creative indoor/outdoor play activities suitable for various ages.
• Engagement: Promote positive play, social interaction, and inclusivity among students.
• Safety & Welfare: Ensure all areas are safe, manage equipment, and offer support to children, including those with additional needs.
• Liaison: Work effectively with the wider team and report any concerns to the Play Coordinator or senior staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for play

Patience and caring

Strong communication

Job description

At St Oswald's CofE Academy we are looking for two friendly, dedicated, and caring individuals to join our lunchtime/play team. We are committed to providing a high-quality, safe, and nurturing environment for our pupils.

St Oswald's CofE Academy is a growing average-sized primary school situated in the village location of Finningley, South Yorkshire. We are rated by OFSTED as a ‘good’ school. We are a Church of England school, with our motto ‘Love your neighbour’ being a key feature of the school. Our site has lots of resources, including a forest school area, sandpit, a large field and playground, and much more!

The Role

• Supervision: Monitor children in the playground or school field during lunchtime to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Activity Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and creative indoor/outdoor play activities suitable for various ages.
• Engagement: Promote positive play, social interaction, and inclusivity among students.
• Safety & Welfare: Ensure all areas are safe, manage equipment, and offer support to children, including those with additional needs.
• Liaison: Work effectively with the wider team and report any concerns to the Play Coordinator or senior staff.

About You

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting is desirable.
• A passion for play, creativity, and encouraging active, fun playtimes.
• Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who are motivated to develop our school and work well together
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Happy, friendly children who are keen to learn and develop our school
• An SLT team who prioritises wellbeing of staff as well as pupils
• A well-resourced school and grounds

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange to come and find out more!