Midday Supervisor/ Play Worker

Job description

Midday Supervisor/ Play Worker

Salary or Hourly Rate

£3,968 pay award pending

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

6.40

Work Base

Albany Infant & Nursery School, Stapleford, NG9 8PD

Additional Documents Instance 1

Additional Documents Instance 1

Closing Date

24 September 2026 10:00

Our governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Midday Supervisor/Play Worker to join our lunchtime Play Team in our school. This is an important role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of our pupils.
The successful candidate will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, encourage positive behaviour and help create a happy and inclusive lunchtime environment.

As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) School we value the importance of play in children's development. Our lunchtime provision offers exciting opportunities for imaginative, creative and active play. The role will involve supporting children in a wide range of play experiences, helping them build confidence, resilience, social skills and independence while ensuring their safety.

Duties include are not limited to but include:

• Building independence in our children through the lunchtime process
• Encouraging language and literacy development
• Engaging in play with children
• Setting up invitations to play including social spaces and activities
• Encouraging friendships and resolving conflict
• Working as a team to safeguard pupils

Visits to the school at lunchtime are welcomed. Please contact the office on 0115 9179212 or email

Application packs are available below to download above or by emailing the school, please submit completed application packs to
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