Midday Supervisor/Playworker

£24,796 FTE Pro-rata £3,968
Permanent
Part Time - Term Time Only
6.40
Albany Infant and Nursery, Stapleford, NG9 8PD
Closing Date
10 July 2026 10:00

Our governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Midday Play Worker to join our lunchtime Play Team in our school as from 1st September 2026.   This is an important role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of our pupils.  

The successful candidate will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, encourage positive behaviour and help create a happy and inclusive lunchtime environment.  

As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) School we value the importance of play in children’s development.  Our lunchtime provision offers exciting opportunities for imaginative, creative and active play.  The role will involve supporting children in a wide range of play experiences, helping them build confidence, resilience, social skills and independence while ensuring their safety.  

Duties include are not limited to but include:

•    Building independence in our children through the lunchtime process
•    Encouraging language and literacy development
•    Engaging in play with children
•    Setting up invitations to play including social spaces and activities
•    Encouraging friendships and resolving conflict 
•    Working as a team to safeguard pupils

Visits to the school at lunchtime are welcomed.  Please contact the office on 0115 9179212 or email office@albany-inf.notts.sch.uk

Application packs are available to download above or by emailing the school. Please send completed applications to office@albany-inf.notts.sch.uk

Closing date 10 July 2026 at 10:00am

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.