Playleader

To have responsibility for children during the lunchtime period. To foster the physical, social and emotional developments of the pupils through planned play and provision within a caring, inclusive environment. The post holder will be one of a team of Midday Play Leaders who support the care and play of the pupils. Flexibility by all staff is important to meet the needs of pupils. The jobholder works under the day to day supervision of the Pastoral Mentor. The job holder will be required to contribute to and support the overall vision, aims and ethos of the school. The post holder must have good written and verbal communication skills. Main duties: Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters To support and coordinate play, ensuring all children are included, through modelling and suggesting games To act as a role model, setting high expectations for pupils' development of appropriate social skills, eg good table manners, lining up safely in the hall, washing hands before the meal, being polite Prepare and set up both the dining and outside spaces and clear afterwards, including putting away tables, sweeping floors and wiping chairs etc To work as part of a team to ensure that the school lunch period provides a caring and supportive environment for all children Implement the behaviour strategy in line with school policy Meet regularly with the playleader team as part of ongoing training and planning sessions Safeguarding: To work in accordance with all safeguarding policies and requirements in the school. To attend safeguarding training as required. All staff will: Promote equality of opportunity Follow safeguarding guidelines and child protection policy/procedures Promote positive attitudes and behaviour Be committed to achieving the Trust values Promote the Trust in the community Work in partnership with all colleagues Support Codes of Professional Ethics/Safe Practice in the Staff Handbook Have regard for and act in accordance with Health & Safety policy/practice Celebrate success of pupils and staff The post holder shall ensure that the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Trust’s policies and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation. Eastfield Primary School is part of Ivy Learning Trust Ivy Learning Trust is a family of community schools based in North London and Hertfordshire. We believe in a fair and just society. That is why we offer the very best education to all our children. In all our schools our learning culture creates reflective and resilient pupils who love, and take ownership of, their learning. We are committed to staff wellbeing and have made great strides in reducing workloads. We offer a culture of care, excellent professional development and exciting career opportunities acros