P545663 - Play Team Member - Lingey House Primary School
Pub
United Kingdom
posted 5 days ago
Job description
We are committed to creating an environment where both children and staff can thrive.
Our school rules are: Be Ready. Be Respectful. Be Safe.
Our pupils enjoy coming to school, behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning.
We are looking for an approachable and confident individual to join our team and support pupils during their lunchtime meal break. The successful candidate will also play an important role in supporting our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) provision. OPAL is an innovative approach to play that aims to provide children with rich, varied and engaging opportunities to play, explore and develop their independence.
This is a crucial role in the life of our school. We are seeking someone who understands the importance of positive relationships and can manage pupils in a calm, consistent and positive manner. You will help create an environment where children feel safe, secure and valued, while also promoting and maintaining the high standards of behaviour expected across our school.
The successful candidate will be:
• Caring, approachable and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Confident in supporting and supervising pupils during lunchtime and play.
• Able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Calm, patient and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for all pupils.
• Supportive of our school values and high expectations.
• Enthusiastic about outdoor learning and play, and willing to contribute to our OPAL provision.
If you are passionate about helping children enjoy their time at school and would like to make a positive contribution to our vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please be advised that this role is temporary and will end 22 July 2027.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Further information about our school can be found at www.longlands.bexley.sch.uk
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tom Baines, Head Teacher, at [email protected]
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• 25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years' service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time).
• Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Kaarp Benefits Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities
How to apply
To apply please complete the application form and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Longlands Primary School, Woodside Road, Sidcup, Kent DA15 7JG. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 30th September 2026. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 5th October 2026
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children's Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
At our school, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where every child, family and member of staff is valued and respected. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enriches the experiences of all who learn and work here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences. We are committed to ensuring that all appointments are made fairly and on merit.
As a school, we celebrate individuality and are dedicated to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and fostering a culture of belonging. We are looking for staff who share our commitment to inclusion and who will help every child feel seen, heard and able to thrive.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, online checks, medical clearance, verification of qualifications, right to work in the UK, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent, must be declared.
For further information about the school, please visit our school website.
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