Midday Supervisor

We are looking for a dedicated and professional lunchtime play worker to join our OPAL team at Beacon Primary Academy. The Play Worker will support and facilitate meaningful and productive child-initiated play during the school day in accordance with the play procedures. You will be working from 11:45am - 13:15pm Monday to Friday, with the play team and support from the Play Co-ordinator for play, to deliver safe and imaginative play times for children. There may be planning and OPAL team meetings, for which overtime will be given. About us: At the Beacon Primary Academy, we believe every child is unique and we strive to provide every learner with the opportunity to succeed and challenge themselves to be the best they can be. In partnership with our parents and community, we aim to develop children who are passionate about learning and who conduct themselves responsibly in the world. We believe that every child should have the best possible opportunities for learning whatever their background or abilities. We strive to provide a relevant, creative and challenging curriculum where the children can develop the confidence to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world. We seek to develop the aptitudes, skills and knowledge which will help pupils achieve through praise, encouragement and high expectations of work and behaviour. In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people: Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve. Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone Eye tests & Spectacles Discount Family friendly policies and time off for dependants Dedicated ECT support programme Access to savings in childcare costs Generous annual leave allocation Automatic pay progression Free parking on all sites Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.