Job Description
Job Title:
Play Supervisor
Report to:
Assistant Business Manager / Lead SMSA
Grade:
BG3
Hours:
10 hours per week (2 hours per day), term-time only (factor 44.4)
Actual salary:
£2,902
Key outcomes of the post
Pupils enjoy productive, creative and safe lunchtimes. Play is positive and rewarding for all children irrespective of age, gender and social confidence - as a result of the excellent provision of play equipment,
resources and supervision.
Job Purpose
To ensure that pupils are:

well-supervised and safe during their lunch breaks;

provided with high-quality, creative and safe play equipment;

given the support and guidance to play safely outside (or inside in the case of ‘wet play’);

able to enjoy their play times through the implementation and supervision of games and play
activities; and

relaxed and refreshed in order to fully engage with afternoon learning.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Encouraging positive and creative play:

Keep a record of school play equipment, ensuring that it is in good condition and safe to use.

Source and order new play equipment and activities based on feedback from children, SMSAs
and the SLT.

Oversee use of the PlayPod including opening the pod and creatively distributing the ‘spare
parts’, overseeing pupils’ play and ensuring that it is tidied up quickly and efficiently.

Set out and tidy-up play activities to ensure that pupils make the most out of lunchtime
resources.

Actively engage in creative play with pupils, paying particular attention to children who seem to
be struggling to involve themselves in play with their peers.

Monitor and coordinate play rotas (football pitch, etc.).

Give advice and support to members of the SMSA team with regards to encouraging and
supervising positive play and role model these qualities at all times.
2. General SMSA responsibilities:

Accompany pupils to the dining halls from their classrooms in a safe and orderly manner.

Supervise pupils as they eat and encourage them to finish their meal if necessary.

Help pupils tidy away their food and go outside to play (or back to their classrooms in the case
of ‘wet play’).

Supervise pupils’ play times in line with the Lead SMSA’s instruction, ensuring that they are
engaged and safe at all times.

Respond to any behaviour concerns in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.

Administer first aid where appropriate.

Report any concerns about pupils’ eating, behaviour etc. to the relevant staff member.

Promote positive behaviour and constructive play at all times.
Person Specification
Job Title:
Play Supervisor
Report to:
Assistant Business Manager / Lead SMSA
Key outcomes of the post
Pupils enjoy productive, creative and safe lunchtimes. Play is positive and rewarding for all children irrespective of age, gender and confidence - as a result of the excellent provision of play equipment and
resources.
Aspect
Essential
Desirable
Training and
Qualified in Level 2 Playwork (PlayPod
Qualifications
training) or similar.
Qualifications relating to: childcare; First
Aid; food hygiene; social care; or similar
qualifications.
Professional
Experience of working with: children or
Experience of ordering, ensuring best value
Experience
young people; children or adults with
at all times, and maintaining records of
special needs; vulnerable people or similar
stock and equipment.
professional experience.
Personal Skills
Support the vision, aims and policies of
Be aware of child protection issues and
and Attributes
Little Mead Academy Trust.
have a basic understanding of relevant
government legislation.
Treat all pupils with respect at all times,
taking the lead to build positive
relationships with the children.
Be professional, friendly and helpful to
colleagues and parents at all times.
Be a positive role model to the children in
terms of personal presentation, timekeeping
and behaviour.
Be constantly alert to ensure the safety and
good wellbeing of pupils.
Take the initiative to introduce new playtime
activities and organisation developments to
improve the efficiency and standards of
behaviour of the lunchtime break.
Be able to offer practical support and
guidance to other team members in
respectful, positive and encouraging
manner.
Be able to use MS Office software at a
basic level and be confident using and
ordering from the internet.
Be willing to engage in positive and creative
play with children, being sensitive to their
needs at all times.
Be willing to take a hands-on and practical
approach to supervising pupils to ensure
good wellbeing over the lunchtime period.
Be willing to improve practice and expand
professional experience by engaging in
training where available.
Additional
Two references that recommend
appointment without reservation.
All safeguarding conditions are met.