LSA/ Opal play Co-ordinator/MDA

Moulsham Junior School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG

3 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Working times 8.35 am until 14.30 pm Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: LSA- Scale 3 Point 5-6. MDA- Scale 2, Point 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is;

Ø confident, calm, and patient

Ø experienced in working with children

Ø able to work as part of a team and liaise closely with Class Teachers and the Inclusion Leader

The OPAL Play Coordinator will support and facilitate meaningful and productive child-initiated play during lunch time. In this role, we are looking for someone who:

Ø has prior experience of working with children in an educational or playwork setting

Ø has a particular interest in outdoor play and learning

Ø is willing to be outside in a range of weathers

What the school offers its staff

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.