Key Role Information

Salary
£12.85 per hour
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/06/2026 09:00
Interview
4 June 2026
Start
29 June 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | 3 - 3
Department
Catering
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
6.25
Weeks per year
44.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Midday Supervisor / OPAL Play Team

Abbey Road Primary is a thriving and successful suburban school where staff and governors share high ambitions for every child. We work closely together to create a stimulating and inclusive environment where pupils’ personal, emotional and academic needs are nurtured and celebrated.

Your Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to ensure our children have a safe and happy lunchtime. If you're looking for a fulfilling role during school hours, this permanent, term-time position could be perfect for you.

You will look after our children at lunchtime, in the dining room and in the playground to ensure that they remain safe.

This permanent role is ideal for someone looking to work during the day and in term time only and you will be working for 6 ¼ hours per week.

About the role

As a Midday Supervisor / OPAL Play Team, you’ll play a key role in the children’s lunchtime experience by: 

·        Supporting and promoting good behaviour and positive interactions

·        Being a role model and setting a positive example for the children.

·        Supervising children in the dining room, helping to serve meals, and ensuring lunchtime runs smoothly.

·        Overseeing playtime activities, whether in the playground or indoors on rainy days, and encouraging fun, healthy, and active play.

Working hours: 

·        1 hours and 15 mins each day Monday to Friday. Term Time Only.

·        You will lead playtime games and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

What’s in it for you?

·        The opportunity to interact with wonderful children who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.

·        A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.

·        Access to employee wellbeing assistance and other benefits from our membership of the Equals Trust 

We have fantastic benefits including:

·        Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

·        Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.

·        A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

 


About Us

Abbey Road Primary School is a 2-form entry primary school in West Bridgford. We work hard to make sure our children feel valued, safe, secure and aware of the needs of others. At the heart of this lies the strength of relationships between both pupils and staff. A warm, supportive atmosphere permeates our school and this is evident in the outstanding behaviour of our children. Our pupils are encouraged to ‘take care and be proud’ of each other as well as themselves; of the work they do and the school environment. Our dedicated staff team make the time to gain the best from each child, ensuring individuality is nourished and nurtured.

Abbey Road Primary School

Grace Cooper

sbm@abbeyroadprimary.co.uk

Tewkesbury Close
West Bridgford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 5ND

Safeguarding Information

Equals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Trust Safeguarding Policy which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees, volunteers and others working in and visiting our schools.


It is a condition of employment that you undertake any relevant safeguarding training as required and that you report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.