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Play Team Member/Lunchtime Supervisor

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy · Doncaster · Doncaster

Job description

About this Role

At Canon Popham C of E Primary School, we are looking for a friendly, dedicated, and caring individual to join our lunchtime/play team. We are committed to providing a high-quality, safe, and nurturing environment for our pupils.

The Role

  • Supervision: Monitor children in the playground or school field during lunchtime to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • Activity Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and creative indoor/outdoor play activities suitable for various ages.
  • Engagement: Promote positive play, social interaction, and inclusivity among students.
  • Safety & Welfare: Ensure all areas are safe, manage equipment, and offer support to children, including those with additional needs.
  • Liaison: Work effectively with the wider team and report any concerns to senior staff.

About You

Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting is desirable.

A passion for play, creativity, and encouraging active, fun playtimes.

Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with children.

A Ability to manage and support children's behaviour positively and consistently.

Strong communication skills are essential.

Why Work With Us?

  • Become part of a successful, supportive team dedicated to making a difference
  • Work with kind, respectful children who enjoy school life
  • Contribute to a school with a strong reputation for high standards and excellent pupil progress
  • Join a school that values your contribution and supports your professional development

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact enquiries@cpa.dsat.education to arrange.

Canon Popham C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.'

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About this school

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
237
Avg teacher salary
£48,390
Pupil:teacher ratio
24.9:1
Academy trust
THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 2PP

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Salary
£12.85 Hourly Hours of work 11:30am-1pm Monday to Friday, term time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
19 October 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026

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