OPAL Midday Supervisor


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 2, point 4 = £7,585 Pro Rota (£26,016 FTE)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leicester, LE4 2GZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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OPAL Midday Supervisor12.5 hours per week (term time only plus 5 days training days) - PermanentGrade 2, point 4 = £7,585 Pro Rota (£26,016 Full Time Equivalent)Start date – 23/11/2026Closing date for applications: 25/10/2026Interview date: Week commencing 26/10/2026We 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 themIs patient, calm, approachable and able to remain positive in busy situationsCan act as a positive role model for all pupilsHas excellent communication skills and can communicate effectively with children, colleagues and other adultsIs proactive in supporting children's play, encouraging participation, creativity, cooperation and positive social interactionIs confident in monitoring and managing behaviour appropriately, using positive and consistent approachesIs observant and able to identify when children may need additional support, encouragement or interventionIs enthusiastic about outdoor play and is happy to work both inside and outside throughout the year, including in different weather conditionsIs able to work effectively as part of a team as well as use their own initiativeHas an awareness of health and safety requirementsUnderstands the importance of confidentiality in a school environmentIs willing to attend training and take part in further development opportunitiesKey Responsibilities:Supervising children during the lunch period in the dining hall, playground, classrooms and other designated play areasSupporting the school's OPAL approach to play, helping to create a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all childrenBeing proactive in supporting and extending children's play rather than simply observing, encouraging children to participate, explore, create and develop positive relationshipsWorking indoors and outdoors throughout the year, adapting supervision and support to different environments and weather conditionsMonitoring children's behaviour and interactions, promoting positive behaviour and intervening calmly and appropriately when necessaryEncouraging purposeful play, cooperation, independence, positive relationships and social interactionSupporting children to resolve minor disagreements and develop appropriate strategies for managing social situationsSupervising playground games, activities and free-play opportunities, while encouraging children to make positive choicesSupporting children with handwashing and preparing for lunch where requiredEnsuring children tidy and clear away after meals and play activities appropriatelyProviding basic first aid and referring more serious incidents to a Designated First AiderCommunicating relevant information about children's behaviour, welfare, accidents or incidents to appropriate members of staffEnsuring the security, safety and well-being of all pupils at all timesSupporting an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, safe and able to participate in lunchtime activitiesWhy 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 SchemeStaff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessionsStaff 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 convenientFree 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 serviceEye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staffAnnual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staffFree onsite parkingVisit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information

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