Play Worker

Job Details

Start date:

Required to start as soon as possible

Hours:

10:30am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday

Grade: 1B £11801

Contract:

Permanent, 39 weeks Term Time

Lindon Bennett School is a primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, some of whom also have an additional diagnosis of autism. We cater for children from 3 to 11 years old and there are currently 192 pupils on roll across both of our sites. At Lindon Bennett we celebrate each child’s unique abilities and achievements in a creative and supportive environment.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Play worker to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities during morning breaks and lunchtime. The successful candidate will help create a safe, structured, and inclusive play environment, supporting pupils’ social interaction, communication, and wellbeing during unstructured times of the school day.

• Good transport links
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bespoke CPD programmes and pathways
• Purpose built building with good facilities
• Onsite parking
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Local shops and amenities within walking distance

We are committed to providing a thorough induction for new staff, and will ensure that you are supported.

Lindon Bennett is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a number of pre-employment checks including  Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references and a successful Enhanced DBS check with barred list check.

All staff, volunteers and contractors have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

Lindon Bennett values diversity, inclusion and is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.