Play Leader - Newdale Primary School & Nursery

We wish to appoint a caring and enthusiastic team member to join our dedicated, committed and hard-working staff. We are looking for a person who:

• Has a passion in providing a variety of sporting activities to children
• Is committed to and responsible for safeguarding all children
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is able to form good relationships with children
• Has good communication and listening skills
• Is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour
• Has experience of supporting children in schools (desirable)
• Has experience in pastoral support for children
• Possesses the ability to maintain good relationships within the school and the wider community
• Can show sensitivity in interpersonal relationships and discretion in professional dealings

We can offer:

• Well-motivated children
• A friendly, supportive team of colleagues
• Excellent parental support and a committed Governing Body
• An attractive, well resourced, modern school environment

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and all successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This role will be engaging in regulated activity with children. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification. We are committed to equality and diversity.

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A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.