Play Leader to work with SEND

Bilton CofE Junior School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6LB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £4,313.51 Annually (Actual)

Play Leader to work with SEND job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Bilton CofE Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS
checks and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bilton CofE Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bilton CofE Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bilton-cofe-junior-school

Our school is set in the heart of Bilton and attracts pupils from across our catchment area.
Our staff of over 60 all share our commitment and enthusiasm for ensuring that every child
develops a positive learning experience.
Our facilities have been developed to offer a range and wealth of additional opportunities.
We are currently developing an all-purpose outdoor multi-use games arena and have a
dedicated outdoor classroom for all year groups to use.
Our families are at the heart of our school and our dedicated Home School Support role is
central to the development and wellbeing of our pupils and their relationship with our
school. We are well-recognised across the town for the range of additional activities that we
offer to our pupils, having attended Young Voices and local inter-school competitions this
year alone.
The school offers a wraparound provision through The Haven which has been positively
received by parents and is well-attended by pupils across all year groups.

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