Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is a popular Hastings primary school, currently graded 'Good' by Ofsted. We have a proven track record of raising standards for our pupils, including our most vulnerable.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lunchtime Play and Engagement Assistant on a part-time permanent basis. This role will involve taking responsibility for ensuring safe, happy lunchtimes for the pupils at Ark Little Ridge by engaging in play activities with and taking care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas inside and outside of the school.

The successful candidates will:
 • Have good interpersonal skills
• Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
• Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
• Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
• Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas We can offer you:
• A supportive school
• Friendly staff and children
• Opportunities for Professional Development

By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects. 

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please contact the school on 01424 752266, or email info@arklittleridgeprimary.org for more information.

To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/vacancies. The closing date for applications is 11am on Friday 29th March 2019.

Location: Hastings
Start date: 23rd April 2019
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 12 noon to 1pm, Monday to Friday term time only
Salary: Ark Support Scale (Outside London) 1, Point 6 £16,394 pro rata, (actual salary £1,949.86) £8.73 per hour Closing date: 11am on Friday 29th March 2019
Interviews: Thursday 4th April 2019

Ark Hastings Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

 Job Description:
Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher/Senior Lunchtime Play & Engagement Leader
Start date: 23rd April 2019
Hours: Noon to 1pm Monday to Friday (5 hours per week), term time
Salary: Ark Scale 1, point 6 (£8.73 per hour)

The Role - To provide lunchtime provision which ensures pupils at Ark Little Ridge engage in safe and productive play during lunchtime periods

Key responsibilities
• Engage in purposeful play activities with the pupils whether indoors or outside in accordance with the instructions of the Senior Lunchtime Play and Engagement Leader
• Provide positive and firm control by implementing the school behaviour policy.
• Deal with cases of inappropriate behaviour by pupils or report the incident immediately to the Senior Lunchtime Play and Engagement Leader
• Ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or and the office. (Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book.)
• Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is maintained for pupils at all time and ensure the hall, playground and surrounding areas are left orderly and clear for school afternoon activities to take place.

Other
• To undertake various other responsibilities as directed by the line manager
• To undertake the main professional duties of a Play and Engagement Assistant as set out in the ARK Schools pay and conditions of service document

Person Specification: Lunchtime Play and Engagement Assistant
Qualification Criteria - 
• Right to work in the UK Experience
• Experience of supervising children at the appropriate age range
• Ideally have experience in a similar role within a school or the education sector.

Personal characteristics
• Able to use initiative and imagination to devise games and play activities for children
• Highly organised and efficient: capable of multi-tasking and working at pace
• Helpful and positive nature, calm and caring
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil

Specific Skills
• Have specific strategies to combat attention seeking
• Able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
• Able to contribute to overall school behaviour records and provide feedback
• Ability to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of pupils
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills Other
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

 Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.