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Midday Supervisor - Opal Play

Brookside Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6LG

This job expired on 10 July 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 per hour

Midday Supervisor - Opal Play job summary

Join Our Award-Winning Play Team!

Midday Playworker – 2 vacancies

Are you enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping children have joyful and memorable playtimes? We are a Opal Platinum award-winning UK primary school, recognised nationally for the quality of our play provision – and we believe that every child deserves an amazing lunchtime. We're looking for 2 new Playworkers to join our friendly and supportive team in September 2026. This varied and rewarding role involves working outdoors in our vibrant play areas or indoors supporting children in the hall. No two days are the same – and full training will be provided to help you feel confident and supported from day one.

What we offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community of children, staff and families

• Full play training and ongoing professional development

• A strong team ethos with guidance and encouragement every step of the way

• A real opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives

This is a term-time only position 5 days 1.75 minutes per day, during lunchtime. Whether you have experience working with children or are simply passionate about creating a fun and inclusive play environment, we’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of something special – where every lunchtime is a chance to spark joy, build confidence, and nurture young imaginations. Apply now and help make playtime the best part of the day!

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email office@brookside.notts.sch.uk or call 01509 820001 to arrange a meeting. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further. For more information about our school please visit our school website and the Equals Trust website to find out more about our trust.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Brookside Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brookside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookside-primary-school-loughborough

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