Overview
Old Hill Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school, committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential. We are looking to appoint a confident and committed Principal Supervisory Assistant to lead the delivery of high‑quality OPAL provision during lunchtimes.
Responsibilities
* Work in partnership with an existing member of staff to lead OPAL play provision across the school
* Lead the delivery of high‑quality, child‑led play opportunities during lunchtime
* Support and guide the play team to ensure consistency and positive interactions
* Promote a calm, structured and inclusive play environment
* Ensure all staff are actively facilitating play and following agreed expectations
* Organise, maintain and develop a wide range of engaging play resources
* Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development through play
* Work with pupils to develop and improve play provision
* Contribute to planning and delivering play initiatives and events
* Ensure safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures are consistently followed
Qualifications
* Has experience working with children in a school or play setting
* Is confident working with and supporting other adults
* Has strong interpersonal skills and can build positive working relationships
* Can guide and support colleagues to ensure consistency
* Is organised, proactive and able to use initiative
* Is calm, positive and solution‑focused
* Is passionate about the role of play in children’s development
* Has a sense of humour
* Holds a level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning (welcome)
Benefits
* A friendly, supportive environment with experienced, intelligent and approachable colleagues
* The opportunity to be part of an exciting OPAL development
* A real opportunity to shape and improve play provision across the school
* A positive work‑life balance
Old Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
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