Welfare Play Supervisor
Westways Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 12 hours per week (Wed-Fri) 10.00am - 2.00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,413
Actual salary
- £6,636
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Welfare Play Supervisor who is looking to join our fantastic school community. The right candidate will help to ensure the safety, welfare, and good conduct of the children during the school day. Specific duties will include initiating play and supervising the Key Stage 2 children during break and lunch times.
We are looking for someone who:
Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
Sets up, supervises and supports children with a variety of games and physical activities.
Encourages children to play well together and have fun
Has excellent communication skills
Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
Is a team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school, including maintaining confidentiality
Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
Shares our commitment to professional development
What the school offers its staff
Our school can offer:
A school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do
An outward looking school that has been recently inspected
Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children
Respectful, kind and aspirational children
An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity
Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels
Support from an experienced senior leadership team
Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role
Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please telephone Vicky Phillips, School Business Manager, on 0114 266 2471 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Applying for the job
Please send your completed application form to recruitment@westways.sheffield.sch.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 15th October at midday
Shortlisting: Thursday 16th October
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd October
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westways Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 620 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westways Primary School website
- Email address
- vphillips@westways.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142662471
Westways Primary School is a large, welcoming school situated in the west of Sheffield, close to the city’s universities and hospitals. Located in the vibrant community of Crookes, we benefit from a socially, culturally and ethnically diverse school community.
We believe that we offer the children at Westways a wonderful education that reflects the needs of the community we serve but also aims to develop the children as members of a global society.
Our team works hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be. If you were to join our team, you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring community of staff who put children at the heart of the learning process.
Arranging a visit to Westways Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vphillips@westways.sheffield.sch.uk.
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