Play Team Member (Lunchtime Midday Assistant)

We are looking to appoint a patient, caring and enthusiastic Play Team member to join our Alderton Family lunchtime team to manage the effective running of lunchtimes, providing compassion and kindness to all our pupils while facilitating play.

We are an OPAL school (Outdoor Play and Learning) where the focus is on creating a safe and stimulating play environment by facilitating play opportunities and acting as an ambassador for play. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is reliable, flexible and positive who enjoys interacting with children and who likes working as part of a team.

Previous experience of working in a school or nursery would be an advantage, but training and support will be provided. Candidates will also need to have a good standard of English and be able to communicate effectively in writing.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Able to communicate and interact effectively with both children and adults

• An enthusiasm for working with children outside

• The stamina and resourcefulness to initiate active games and demonstrate safe play

• The ability to manage risk safely and confidently

• The ability to work within specific routines and systems as directed (e.g. in the lunch hall)

• Able to support pupils to maange their behaviour in a supportive and calm manner

Visits to the school are encouraged. Candidates should contact the school to discuss arrangements for an appointment. Candidates are also encouraged to review the information on our website. For further information please visit our website www.aldertonjunior.co.uk or contact office@ajs.efspt.org., Tammy Eaton

Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton

Essex, IG10 3HE

Telephone: 020 85082521

Email: office@ajs.efspt.org