Play Leader

Job Description for a Play Leader to work with SEND Children as directed by Assistant Head Teacher - JEID C0001

You will be required to supervise groups of children in the dining hall, playground and in the school building to ensure a safe and happy lunchtime for the pupils in your care. Supervision of Children as they Move around the Site to ensure their Safety. Children are expected to move calmly and sensibly in the school buildings at all times and to walk safely around the school from the dining hall to the playground. Supervision of Children in the Dining Hall à This will include encouraging children to be tidy and polite eg Saying please and thank you Using their cutlery properly Putting their lunch box away Pushing their chair under the table à It will also include ensuring children are safe eg Lining up calmly and sensibly. Sitting quietly to eat their meal Supervision of Children at the Toilet and Washing their Hands Playground Supervision You will need to supervise the playground to ensure children are safe and playing appropriately. Our playgrounds are very large with many tucked away corners and require vigilant supervision. You will also be required to encourage children to play co-operatively and safely for example, by suggesting games, encouragement etc. You will be required to undertake a duty on a rota basis which changes daily, whether it be indoors, in the hall or outside on the playground. Wet Lunch Times During wet lunch times you will be required to supervise classes at play with their wet play equipment in their classrooms. Confidentiality You will be expected to adhere to all school polices and treat any issues with confidentially.

Promoting Good Behaviour You will need to be positive and consistent in your approach to promoting good behaviour. Deal with problems calmly and firmly. Implement sanctions as outlined as follows to enable children to reflect on their behaviour and think about how to put things right:-

1. If a child is behaving inappropriately explain that this behaviour is unacceptable. Discuss their behaviour and help them to make changes to behave sensibly.
2. If the unacceptable behaviour continues ask the child to see the Assistant Head or send a sensible child for her/him.
3. The Assistant Head talks to the child.
4. Use “Think & Repair” strategies to help children resolve issues that they have.

Dress You will need to wear practical clothes appropriate to the weather and footwear that enables you to move quickly e.g trainers. You will be provided with a high visibility vest.

Punctuality All play leaders must be ready to start their duties at 12.15pm. In case of absence, the Assistant Head should be notified early in the morning by 9.00am at the latest so that a replacement can be arranged. Training Training will be given as and when needed.