Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Overview

VACANCY

Supervisory Assistant

Russells Hall Primary School are looking to appoint a Supervisory Assistant to be part of our lunchtime team. The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment that provides social, active and creative play experience (in all weathers) for all but may also be expected to work inside supporting lunchtime in the hall and classrooms.

We are an OPAL (outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum award winning school committed to providing an outstanding lunchtime experience for all our children. We encourage the use of a range of resources to allow our pupils to be creative, imaginative and adventurous in their play.

Experience of working in a primary school setting is preferable although not essential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which children play successfully.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment for social, active and creative play (in all weathers).
• Support lunchtime supervision in the hall and classrooms as required.
• Engage with children to promote imaginative and adventurous play using a range of resources.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience of working in a primary school setting is preferable but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of how children play successfully.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (references in the original text).
• Understanding of and/or willingness to comply with Data Protection, confidentiality and employer policies.

Details

The position will be for 10 hours per week.

Monday - Friday, 2 hours per day

Term time only (38 weeks)

Grade 2 point 1

Key dates

Closing date for applications: 10/04/2026

Interview date: 21/04/2026

Additional information

You will be working with an excellent team of teachers, governors and support staff who are committed to making our pupils' educational start the best it can be.

If you are interested in working as part of a happy and successful team, this opportunity could be for you.

More information about OPAL schools and our lunchtime programme can be found at the link below and on our school website:

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. The successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and be subject to enhanced disclosure and barring clearance.

Safeguarding and compliance

You are required to ensure that you understand your own role and responsibilities to comply with legislation and employer's policies. Any breaches of, or failure to comply with, Data Protection requirements, confidentiality or employer policies will be dealt with through the agreed Disciplinary Procedure.

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.

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