Midday OPAL playworker

Willow Farm Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 2,750; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equals Trust membership

Professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Enhanced holiday allowance

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Willow Farm Primary School in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, invites applications for a reliable, child‑centred Midday OPAL playworker to join our lunchtime team. You will help supervise lunch, support children, and ensure safe, enjoyable playtime, including 1:1 support when needed.

This is a part-time, term-time role of 6.25 hours per week. We are part of Equals Trust, offering professional development, collaborative working, and a supportive network of schools across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
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Skills

Friendly demeanor

Calm under pressure

Inclusive lunchtime atmosphere

Effective communication

Job description

We are a team – come and join us

Willow Farm Primary School is a single-entry primary school in Gedling village, in the borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire. Our school is an exciting place to learn, both academically and through our enrichment activities. We are committed to delivering the best education for every child in our school. The school community has high expectations and works in partnership with parents to nurture an individual child’s talents, to enable our pupils to enjoy a great educational experience. Children at Willow Farm Primary School are enthusiastic, passionate and engaged in their learning.

Do you enjoy working with children? We have a vacancy for a reliable, child‑centred Midday OPAL playworker to join our team of dedicated lunchtime staff who work to support children with their lunch and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of their playtime. Sometimes, the duties of this role can include working with and supporting an individual child on a more 1:1 basis.

This is a Part time, Term‑time only position for 6.25 hours per week.

We have the benefit of being a member of Equals Trust – a primary only Multi‑Academy Trust.

As part of Equals Trust you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team, including other local schools, across the Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has a friendly and approachable demeanor
2. Has the ability to remain calm under pressure
3. Encourages a positive and inclusive atmosphere during lunchtimes
4. Has the ability to communicate effectively with the children and colleagues

In return we can offer you:

1. Children who are rewarding to engage with and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships
2. A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.
3. Children who are proud of their school and the achievements they make
4. Professional development, collaboration and support through being a member of Equals Trust.
5. A friendly working environment.
6. A supportive Local Governing Body
7. Enhanced Holiday allowance and rates of pay.
8. Local Government Pension Scheme.
9. Access to employee health and wellbeing services.

Visits to school are welcomed. Please call Ellen Golar on 0115 9878501 to arrange to look around the school. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

For more information about our school please visit our school website and the Equals Trust website to find out more about our trust.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practises reflect this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Equals Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts across the multi academy trust.