About the role
Old Hill Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the West Midlands. We are looking to appoint a confident and committed Principal Supervisory Assistant to lead the delivery of high‑quality OPAL provision during lunchtimes.
Start date: ASAP. Working pattern: 11:45 am – 1:45 pm daily (OPAL play continues until approximately 1:15 pm; additional time for set‑up, pack‑down and team support), plus 1 hour per week for planning and feedback. Reporting to: Headteacher.
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 & safety procedures are consistently followed
Qualifications
* Experience working with children in a school or play setting
* Confident working with and supporting other adults
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships
* Ability to guide and support colleagues to ensure consistency
* Organised, proactive and able to use initiative
* Calm, positive and solution‑focused
* Passionate about the role of play in children’s development
* Sense of humour
* Hold a level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning (welcome but not required)
Benefits
* Friendly, supportive environment with experienced, intelligent and approachable colleagues
* Opportunity to be part of exciting OPAL development
* Real opportunity to shape and improve play provision across the school
* Positive work‑life balance
Other information
Hours: 11 hours per week (10 hours operational + 1 hour dedicated planning and coordination time), term‑time only.
Grade: Grade D, SCP 9 – 17, salary £27,254 – £31,022 p.a. (pro‑rata salary £7,074 – £8,265 p.a.).
Location: Old Hill Primary School, Lawrence Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6DR.
Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026 @ 12 Noon. Short‑listing date: Monday 11th May 2026. Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026.
Old Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. CV’s are not accepted.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental values of our school. We encourage applications from all qualified and suitable candidates and prohibit unlawful discrimination.
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