To start as soon as possible once all recruitment checks are completed.
Newton Poppleford Primary School are looking for a caring play assistant who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times but with a focus on lunchtimes.
You will be required to work for two hours per day (11:45 – 13:45) Monday to Friday (days negotiable if more than one candidate wishes to share the role).
The main duties of the role are:
1. To set up and lead play activities in the playground.
2. To co-ordinate play for pupils.
3. To assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime.
4. To support the supervision of children during lunch and play, using your initiative to ensure caring quality provision is continuously made.
5. To assist with transition times and support children before and after lunch time.
Experience of working with children is not essential but preferable, just the passion to help improve the life chances of children within a school environment whilst being prepared to work inside and outside in all weathers.
Newton Poppleford Primary is a caring school, who nurture the whole child; we pride ourselves on looking after one another, like a family. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate into our family community.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the school office on 01395 568300.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please note that this post may close early should a suitable candidate be appointed so please apply early.
Please download an application pack below or from the school website: and return completed application forms by email to: or by post to Newton Poppleford Primary School, School Lane, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0EL.