Lunchtime Play Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Job summary

Maidensbridge Primary School in Wall Heath, Dudley Council area, is seeking 3 Lunchtime Play Workers to supervise outdoor play and support children during lunch periods. You will help set up resources in playground zones and assist pupils in accessing play resources safely and creatively.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours per day, 38 weeks (term-time only). The post requires an enhanced DBS check and evidence of right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• To encourage and support children in a wide range of outdoor play activities.
• To set up resources in playground zones, report any damages and help children access play resources safely and creatively.
• To actively supervise designated play areas.
• To organise dinner queues and encourage good behaviour in the dining hall.

Job description

Maidensbridge Primary School is situated on Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath. We are a one form entry school with an age range of 4-11 and currently have 205 pupils on roll; we also have pre-school for 2 and 3 year olds.

Our aim is to create a happy and caring environment for children by providing a wide range of well-balanced learning opportunities for all to help them grow into independent and responsible people.

We are a very friendly, hard-working and successful school where team work is encouraged to promote high standards and achievement in all aspects of learning.

We have a vacancy for:

Lunchtime Play Worker x 3

We are seeking 3 Lunchtime Play Workers. Main duties to include:

• To encourage and support children in a wide range of outdoor play activities.
• To set up resources in playground zones, report any damages and help children access play resources safely and creatively.
• To actively supervise designated play areas.
• To organise dinner queues and encourage good behaviour in the dining hall.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours per day, 38 weeks (term time only).

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 24th September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents
Lunchtime Supervisor JD.doc