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The children, staff and Governors of Lingey House Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, fun, organised and friendly Play Team Member to join our dedicated staff team. The Play Team Member will work with our lunchtime team to support and facilitate child-initiated play. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their own skills and experiences in a supportive and aspirational environment from April 2023 or earlier if possible.

You will be:

• Passionate about child-initiated play
• A caring, empathetic practitioner who values the importance of play
• Friendly, flexible, outgoing and a good team player
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to reflect effectively on your own practice
• An excellent communicator able to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders
• Creative and resourceful

We are looking for someone who:

• Can forge strong relationships with children, parents/carers, outside agencies and the wider community
• Can take responsibility for and are committed to continued professional development
• Will promote our school ethos and values
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children in school
• Can supervise and provide a stimulating play environment for children
• Can deliver play activities appropriate to the age and individual needs of children
• Enjoys working outdoors in varied weather conditions

We can offer you:

• A school community with a warm, positive caring ethos
• Happy, friendly children who are keen to learn and develop our school
• Supportive Governors who are keen to further improve our school
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who are motivated to develop our school and work well together
• An SLT team who prioritises wellbeing of staff as well as pupils
• Excellent opportunities for CPD linked to your needs
• A well-resourced school and grounds

Application forms are available from the school office and our school website: https://www.lingeyhouseprimary.org/job-vacancies/

Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Lingey House Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Closing date: Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 12 noon. Interview date: w/c 20th March 2023