Play Team Member

Play Team Member
10 hours per week – 11.30am – 1.30pm Term Time Only

Fun, friendly and want to play? 
Our Gold award playtimes need playworkers!

Due to the retirement of three members of our dedicated play team, we are recruiting! Working as a member of the Play Team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Play Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. 

We are looking for fun and friendly people who can;

• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play. 
• Work with the Site Manager, Play Coordinator, and Play Team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play. 
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating/implementing any changes required. 
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit. 
• Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid. 
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting. 
• Coordinate and communicate with the Play Coordinator, Play Team Members and the Catering Team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside. 
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime. 
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance. 
• Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies. 
• Support and uphold Norman Street values, and are committed to our relational approach to behaviour.  
• Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development. 

At Norman Street Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks, this will also include an online search. 

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. 

Closing date: 29th November 2024
Interviews:   6th  December 2024

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council’s website or by request to the Office Manager via HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk

Complete applications can be returned to HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk or by hand addressed to the Office Manager.

Please note - CVs alone will not be accepted as applications.