After-School Play Leader x 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The particular duties of the After-School Play Leader will be determined by the Head Teacher/Deputy and /or SENDCo and will be arranged to meet the needs of the School and pupil(s) being supported. This may include working with pupils with a statement of special educational needs.
• Lead the day-to-day organisation and running of the after-school provision
• Create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
• Plan and deliver engaging indoor and outdoor activities suitable for primary-aged children
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and staff
• Promote exceptional behaviour through clear routines, high expectations and positive interactions
• Ensure children are safe, happy and well supervised at all times
• Support children’s social development, independence and wellbeing through play and enrichment opportunities
• Organise resources and maintain a stimulating environment
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and school policies and procedures
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers at collection times
• Work collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure consistency with the school ethos and values

Support with snack preparation and maintaining a clean, organised provision space

• Contribute to “The Best Chance of Success” ethos of the school.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training, as available.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• My Gym discounts
• Membership of the local government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Blue Light Card

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.