Job Description

10 hours per week 11.30 to 1.30 term time only. Fixed term for 1 year.

We are looking to appoint two Play Team members to join our happy, positive and supportive team. Braiswick Primary are utilising the OPAL scheme of play at lunchtimes with our pupils. (Please see Job Specification for more details).

The role will be to assist children as required during their lunch and to provide playground support and supervision to ensure the children have safe and happy lunchtimes. You will be working both inside and outside the school building; supervising children, setting up games, and looking after their wellbeing. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate good communication, organisation, patience and understanding.

Please contact Tracy Baker at tbaker@learningpathways.org.uk for further details if required

Information about the School

Braiswick Primary is the third school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Lyons Hall Primary in Braintree and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea. Our school, alongside the other schools in the Trust, aims to inspire our children to achieve well, have very high aspirations and to be valuable, well-rounded and happy members of their community.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.

· to verify employment history.

Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early.