At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a child with visual and mobility needs during play and mealtimes.
- Company: A welcoming school dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and enjoy opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be a role model and help children thrive in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, especially those with special needs, is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26775 - 32725 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- 1:1 Pupil Support & Personal Care
- Provide dedicated 1:1 guidance to support a child with visual and mobility needs, helping them navigate dining and play spaces safely.
- Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, welfare, and basic first aid.
- Support, model, and coordinate inclusive play activities, ensuring all children are encouraged to join in.
- Mealtimes & Play Facilitation
- Act as a role model, setting high expectations for social skills, table manners, safe lining up, and hand hygiene.
- Assist in preparing and setting up dining spaces, outdoor play areas, and classroom/Nursery learning spaces (including putting away tables, sweeping floors, and wiping chairs).
- Implement the school’s Behaviour Strategy to ensure fair, equal access to play and learning.
- Teamwork, Administration & Training
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, supervisory assistants, and catering staff.
- Assist in observing, recording, and feeding back on pupil progress and achievements.
- Attend weekly team planning/training sessions, read weekly briefing minutes and CPOMS updates, check emails daily, and complete required INSET training days.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Experience working with children of primary/early years age is essential.
Prior experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), specifically visual impairments or mobility support, is highly desirable.
- Skills: Ability to work well in a team, manage group play, and interact warmly and effectively with young children.
- Education: Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to GCSE Grade C / Level 4 (or NVQ Level 2) in English and Maths are desirable, though not essential.
- Hygiene & Safety: Basic knowledge of hygiene procedures. Physical capability to assist with setting up furniture and assisting pupils when necessary (training provided).
- Safeguarding & Working Conditions
- DBS Check: This post involves high-degree contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An
Enhanced DBS check will be carried out via Hertfordshire County Council pre-employment checks.
- Policies: You will be required to read, understand, and strictly comply with all school Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Confidentiality policies.
- Physical & Environmental
Factors: The role involves setting up and clearing away dining furniture, active outdoor supervision, and occasional emergency response (e. g., attending to minor injuries or first-aid needs).
To find your more information about the role please contact Miss Clare Cockburn, Headteacher
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Midday Play Leader 1:1 support employer: Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
As a Midday Play Leader at our school, you will be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and collaboration with a passionate team, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners while enjoying a supportive work culture.
Contact Details:
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Recruitment Team
