Midday Supervisor/Playworker

Holy Trinity CofE Infant School; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Trinity C of E Infant School is seeking a Midday Supervisor/Playworker to supervise children at midday and promote positive playtimes. The role is part-time, temporary, 7.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 1h30m daily), term-time only, with a start date as soon as possible.

The post involves lunchtime supervision on site, encouraging inclusive play and supporting a caring school environment aligned with the school’s values. Pro-rated salary details are provided for this role.

Qualifications

• Be a responsible and caring adult.
• Be inclusive of every child in school life and learning.
• Be creative, motivated and hard-working.
• Be committed to supporting the school's vision: ‘Together we grow to be the best that God created us to be’.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the midday break in the dining room and around the school.
• Encourage positive play by teaching new games and rules and showing children how to interact.

Job description

Midday Supervisor/Playworker

7.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 1 hour 30 minutes a day)

Term time only

Grade 2, point 3 Pro-rated salary £4,813 pro- rated amount (£25,614 full time equivalent)

Temporary

Start date: As soon as possible

An opportunity to be a Midday Supervisor/Playworker at Holy Trinity C of E Infant School, where we are passionate about helping children develop independence and a spirit of togetherness, that is built on a warm, caring, family ethos. The role is part time and temporary.

The Governors wish to appoint a Midday Supervisor/ Playworker to join their current team of lunchtime support staff, who will be responsible for the supervision of children on the school premises throughout the midday break both in the dining room and around the school. They will also work with the children to promote positive playtimes by teaching them new games and rules for games, encouraging them to demonstrate to each other how to play and interact.

The successful candidate will:

• be a responsible and caring adult;
• have a passion for including every child fully, in school life and learning;
• be creative, motivated and hard working;
• be committed to supporting the school vision: ‘Together we grow to be the best that God created us to be’.

In return we offer you a caring, friendly and supportive atmosphere working with an experienced team who demonstrate huge commitment to the school and its community. The children are enthusiastic, well-behaved and eager to learn.

For further information please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 26th November 2026 unless we receive a suitable applicant in advance of that in which case we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interview date to be confirmed

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 14 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

• Integrity - we do the right thing
• Wisdom - we think deeply
• Kindness - we care about each other
• Collaboration - we are better together
• Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.