WELFARE – PLAY SUPERVISOR
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8SJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0341d385-4cfe-419f-9b19-e44518df9a61 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
1 Contributing to the development of a positive approach to play.
2 Preparing games and activities in conjunction with other Lunchtime Supervisors both outside and inside.
3 Leading activities and participating in play activities with children at Lunchtime
4 Organising and maintaining play equipment, ensuring its safe storage.
5 Supporting lunchtime supervisors in delivering play activities.
6 Attending staff meetings and staff development meetings when appropriate.
7 Maintaining records of pupil behaviour where necessary.
8 Establishing and maintaining relationships with other school staff
9 Participating in the school scheme of appraisal and performance management.
10 Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities after appropriate negotiations with the postholder and trade unions, which do not change the nature of this post.
11 To supervise the children during their lunchtime play experience.
12 To supervise children in transition from outside / inside during inclement weather.
13 To ensure the standards of behaviour are maintained and comply
with school behaviour policy.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
*supportive parents and Governors
*a fully inclusive friendly school where caring and respective relationships are valued
*good CPD opportunities
GRADE/SALARY: Grade 1 - SCP1-2 pro rata
HOURS: 8 hours 45 minutes per week (1 hour, 45 minutes per day), term time only – 38 weeks per year. 11.30am to 1.15pm
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
1 Contributing to the development of a positive approach to play.
2 Preparing games and activities in conjunction with other Lunchtime Supervisors both outside and inside.
3 Leading activities and participating in play activities with children at Lunchtime
4 Organising and maintaining play equipment, ensuring its safe storage.
5 Supporting lunchtime supervisors in delivering play activities.
6 Attending staff meetings and staff development meetings when appropriate.
7 Maintaining records of pupil behaviour where necessary.
8 Establishing and maintaining relationships with other school staff
9 Participating in the school scheme of appraisal and performance management.
10 Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities after appropriate negotiations with the postholder and trade unions, which do not change the nature of this post.
11 To supervise the children during their lunchtime play experience.
12 To supervise children in transition from outside / inside during inclement weather.
13 To ensure the standards of behaviour are maintained and comply
with school behaviour policy.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
*supportive parents and Governors
*a fully inclusive friendly school where caring and respective relationships are valued
*good CPD opportunities
GRADE/SALARY: Grade 1 - SCP1-2 pro rata
HOURS: 8 hours 45 minutes per week (1 hour, 45 minutes per day), term time only – 38 weeks per year. 11.30am to 1.15pm
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.