Midday Supervisor - Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Primary School; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 3,900; Part time

Job summary

Bleakhouse Primary School in Oldbury is seeking a caring, energetic Midday Supervisor to supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes and support our OPAL play approach. You will help provide a safe, engaging lunchtime experience and promote positive behaviour.

You will join a friendly team, support children to participate in a range of outdoor and inside activities, model safe practices, and report any safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and fostering positive relationships.
• Is enthusiastic, active and willing to join in with children's play and activities.
• Understands the value of play in children's learning and development.
• Can support children to manage risks safely and make positive choices.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Is reliable, patient and committed to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining hall, playground and school grounds during the lunchtime period.
• Ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and respectful relationships.
• Encouraging and supporting pupils to participate in OPAL play activities.
• Engaging with children during play, helping them develop confidence, social skills and imagination.
• Supporting children to use resources safely and responsibly.
• Reporting accidents, incidents or safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.

Skills

Child engagement

Enthusiasm for play

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Primary School is a vibrant two-form entry primary school located in Oldbury, West Midlands. We cater for pupils from Nursery through to Year 6 with our Nursery offering both 15 and 30-hour places to support families’ needs. We are proud to have been rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. At Bleakhouse, we are committed to fostering a friendly, inclusive environment where every pupil thrives. Our clear vision and values underpin everything we do, supported by an experienced and dedicated team.

We are seeking a caring, energetic and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team and help provide our pupils with a safe, enjoyable and engaging lunchtime experience.

The successful candidate will supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes, whilst actively supporting our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach. OPAL play encourages children to develop creativity, resilience, teamwork, problem-solving and independence through high-quality, child-led play opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground and school grounds during the lunchtime period.
• Ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and respectful relationships.
• Encouraging and supporting pupils to participate in a wide range of OPAL play activities.
• Engaging with children during play, helping them develop confidence, social skills and imagination.
• Supporting children to use resources safely and responsibly.
• Reporting accidents, incidents or safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.

OPAL Play Activities may include:

• Den building using loose parts and natural materials.
• Mud kitchen and imaginative role-play activities.
• Creative construction using crates, planks, tyres, pipes and other loose parts.
• Small-world play, storytelling and imaginative adventures.
• Ball games, skipping, dance and physical activities.
• Creative outdoor projects.
• Cooperative games that encourage teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and fostering positive relationships.
• Is enthusiastic, active and willing to join in with children's play and activities.
• Understands the value of play in children's learning and development.
• Can support children to manage risks safely and make positive choices.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Is reliable, patient and committed to safeguarding children.

Bleakhouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.bleakhouseprimary.school

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Hours:6.25 hours per week

Grade:Grade B, SCP 4, (£26,016), Actual Salary - £3,837-£3,888 p.a.

Location:Bleakhouse Primary School, Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury B68 9DS

Closing Date:Friday 6th November 2026 @9am