Midday Supervisory Assistant and Play Team Member

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD

4 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

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

Mapperley Plains Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment follows KCSIE. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information where required.

It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Online searches may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must disclose relevant criminal history in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. Protected convictions and cautions need not be disclosed.

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.

Job Description.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification.pdf - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• Website: Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01169649360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mapperley-plains-primary-and-nursery-school

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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