At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children in a safe playground environment during school hours.
- Company: Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, part-time hours during term time, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Temporary position until April 2027 with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's play and safety while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good standard of education and First Aid certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.52 - £13.66. This is a 38-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time only. Temporary until 2nd April 2027.
Days and times of work:
- Monday - Thursday, 10:15-11:00 & 12:10-13:25
- Friday, 10:15-11:00
To start asap.
Sanderson's Wynd Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school community situated in the town of Tranent. The school has a committed staff team who ensure that our learners have access to high quality learning experiences and the support that they require. We are looking for a Playground Supervisor, to join our current team to provide support with health and safety in the playground. We are looking for someone who is happy to be first aid trained/already hold a First Aid certificate and who would enjoy supporting children to play in the playground and ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed.
Job Details:
- To encourage and help children play together in harmony within a safe school playground environment.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications
- A good standard of general education.
- PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
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