Lunchtime Play Leader - Scale 3 - 10 Hours Per Week - 11.30am-1.30pm - Term Time Only.

Gascoigne Primary School are looking to a recruit lunchtime play leader to work with our children during their lunch hour. Play leaders enhance the enjoyment of children’s lunchtimes through leading exciting playground activities including setting up team games, encouraging positive behaviour and promoting kindness and fair play within our Rights Respecting school.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To work with our PE Lead in developing our Pupil Play Leaders

• To meet with our Pupil-Play Leaders weekly

• To develop a varied programme of activities as part of lunchtime play

• To proactively support children in games and activities throughout their time in the playground

• To ensure that activities are set up in advance and changed each week

• To teach children how to play in a kind and considerate manner through modelling

• To organise ‘wet play’ activities when it rains

• To ensure that all play areas are available, usable and safe

• To administer first aid where necessary (with the correct training)

• Packing away equipment neatly and safely

• To take appropriate action in emergencies and summon assistance as required

• To respond to children’s particular needs (physical, medical and emotional) - this may at times involve working 1-to-1 with children with specific learning/play needs

• To audit and replenish playtime equipment consistently

• To report any safeguarding concerns in line with the school’s safeguarding policy and guidelines

• To bring enthusiasm and positivity to work every day

Expectations

We expect all of our staff to put the needs of children first. This will involve:

● Treating all children with respect, trust, kindness and honesty

● Using a positive behaviour management approach at all times

● Never shouting at children unless in an emergency situation

● Upholding a professional approach at all times

● Working collaboratively with the team of Chargehands and MDAs and communicating clearly with line

managers and senior leaders

● Being willing to grow professionally and develop new skills