Midday Supervisory Assistant and Play Team Member
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD24 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
5 November 2026
Latest start date
9 November 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1x Permanent position & 1x maternity cover, fixed one year contract| 7.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 1 Point 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
You will help create safe, welcoming and enjoyable lunchtimes in the dining hall, playground and other agreed areas. As part of our developing OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision, you will support inclusive, child-led play and help children build friendships, confidence and independence.
- supervise children attentively during lunch, play and movement between areas
- help children with lunchtime routines and encourage good manners and independence
- encourage positive play, help children join in and support them to resolve everyday disagreements calmly
- help keep dining and play areas safe, clean and ready for use
- notice and report concerns, accidents or changes in children’s wellbeing promptly
You do not need previous school experience. We will provide induction, training and support. What matters is your approach to children, your reliability and your willingness to learn.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- enjoys working with children and builds positive, respectful relationships
- is patient, calm and fair, with clear and consistent expectations
- is vigilant and responds sensibly to children’s needs and potential hazards
- works well with colleagues and communicates clearly
- is comfortable supporting outdoor play in different weather conditions
- shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and our values: Be kind. Be curious. Be your best.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Mapperley Plains
- wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and full of curiosity
- a welcoming team that supports one another and works closely together
- a school where play, inclusion and children’s wellbeing matter
- training and support to help you feel confident in your role
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this responsibility.
Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education. All offers are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS, references and relevant statutory clearances. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 347 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01169649360
Primary and Nursery School
Arranging a visit to Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk.
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