Newton Poppleford Primary School are looking for two caring Mealtime Play Assistants (MTPA) who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.
You will be required to work for one hour per day (12:15 – 13:15) Monday to Friday (days negotiable if more than one candidate wishes to share the role).The main duties of the role are:- To set up and lead play activities in the playground;- To co-ordinate play for pupils;- To assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime;- To support the supervision of children during lunch and play, using your initiative to ensure caring quality provision is continuously made.Experience of working with children is not essential, 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 568300We 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 DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible once all recruitment checks are completed.Further information and an application form can be downloaded below.Your completed application form should be returned by email to: or post to Newton Poppleford Primary School, School Lane, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0EL by 12 noon on the closing date.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we fill the post earlier.