Play Assistant

Play Assistant required from 17 April 2023 (or as soon as possible).

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, adaptable, enthusiastic Play Assistant to support pupils by providing appropriate activities ensuring co-operation, wellbeing, safety and good behaviour.

The duties of the post will include (but not be limited to):

• To work with the OPAL Co-ordinator to devise and deliver a programme of activities which contributes to the day to day care, welfare and safety of children whilst in the school setting.
• To make the necessary preparations for childcare eg setting up the resources/space, preparing play activities and so forth appropriate to the age of child.
• To provide the OPAL Co-ordinator with feedback of reports etc as reasonable requested.

Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required

Only fully completed Durham County Council Support Staff Application forms will be accepted and should be returned to the school by no later than 9.00am on Monday 6 February 2023.