Extended Services Play Leader

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
• Qualified Paediatric First Aider or willingness to undertake training.
• Holds Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience of working with children and young people (either paid or unpaid).
• Knowledge of the purpose and role of play in supporting children’s growth and well-being
• Understands the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children.
• Understands the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding.
• Ability to inspire and motivate children in play.
• Apply a relational approach to promoting positive behaviour so that children develop, learn, adapt and thrive.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to apply given instructions.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to understand written information (for some roles this will involve a written test).

What the school offers its staff

• Children who are exceptionally well-behaved, curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas
• A senior leadership team that thinks flexibly and embraces good ideas
• A positive, carefully planned and well-equipped working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises and celebrates the contribution of every member of the school
• Fantastic public transport links and a free staff car park (for those members of staff who live further afield).
• As a member of the school you will have access to an employee assistance programme that provides a range of support and services
• Staff also have priority in obtaining a place in the school for their own children and they can also access our extended services at a reduced cost

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.