OPAL Midday Supervisor

**OPAL Midday Supervisor****12.5 hours per week (term time only plus 5 days training days) - Permanent****Grade 2, point 4 = £7,585 Pro Rota (£26,016 Full Time Equivalent)****Start date – 23/11/2026****Closing date for applications: 25/10/2026****Interview date: Week commencing 26/10/2026**We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Woodstock Primary Academy. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our children during the lunchtime period, helping to ensure their safety, well-being and enjoyment while promoting positive behaviour, independence, creativity and social interaction.We are proud to be an **OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum School,** and play is at the heart of our approach to lunchtime. Our Midday Supervisors play an important role in supporting children to make the most of their playtime, encouraging creativity, cooperation, independence and positive relationships.The role involves working both indoors and outdoors throughout the year and in a range of weather conditions. You will need to be proactive, observant and confident in supporting children's play, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and monitoring behaviour to ensure that all children are safe, included and able to enjoy their lunchtime.As a Midday Supervisor, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, happy and inclusive environment where children can eat, play and socialise confidently.**We Are Looking for Someone Who:*** Has experience of working with children and can build positive, respectful relationships with them* Is patient, calm, approachable and able to remain positive in busy situations* Can act as a positive role model for all pupils* Has excellent communication skills and can communicate effectively with children, colleagues and other adults* Is proactive in supporting children's play, encouraging participation, creativity, cooperation and positive social interaction* Is confident in monitoring and managing behaviour appropriately, using positive and consistent approaches* Is observant and able to identify when children may need additional support, encouragement or intervention* Is enthusiastic about outdoor play and is happy to work both inside and outside throughout the year, including in different weather conditions* Is able to work effectively as part of a team as well as use their own initiative* Has an awareness of health and safety requirements* Understands the importance of confidentiality in a school environment* Is willing to attend training and take part in further development opportunities**Key Responsibilities:*** Supervising children during the lunch period in the dining hall, playground, classrooms and other designated play areas* Supporting the school's OPAL approach to play, helping to create a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all children* Being proactive in supporting and extending children's play rather than simply observing, encouraging children to participate, explore, create and develop positive relationships* Working indoors and outdoors throughout the year, adapting supervision and support to different environments and weather conditions* Monitoring children's behaviour and interactions, promoting positive behaviour and intervening calmly and appropriately when necessary* Encouraging purposeful play, cooperation, independence, positive relationships and social interaction* Supporting children to resolve minor disagreements and develop appropriate strategies for managing social situations* Supervising playground games, activities and free-play opportunities, while encouraging children to make positive choices* Supporting children with handwashing and preparing for lunch where required* Ensuring children tidy and clear away after meals and play activities appropriately* Providing basic first aid and referring more serious incidents to a Designated First Aider* Communicating relevant information about children's behaviour, welfare, accidents or incidents to appropriate members of staff* Ensuring the security, safety and well-being of all pupils at all times* Supporting an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, safe and able to participate in lunchtime activities**Why work for us?**You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.**We offer:*** Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions* Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.* Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient* Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service* Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff* Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff* Free onsite parking* Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information### AttachmentsCandidate BrochureCandidate Information BookletLwLAT Reference Request Consent FormPrivacy Notice - Job Applicant April 2025Job Description - OPAL Midday Supervisor### Safeguarding Statement:The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974**Social Media Checks**As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.**Diversity Statement**As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr