Midday Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

ITT training

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Eye tests

Free parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a enthusiastic Midday Supervisor for Trumpington Park Primary School to supervise pupils during lunch, ensuring safety and wellbeing across dining, playground, and premises.

Term-time only, 1.25 hours per day (Mon-Fri), with a pro-rata annual salary of £3,511. Training in first aid is welcome; a supportive team environment and flexible duties are available.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills
• Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and school premises during lunch.
• Monitor wellbeing and behaviour of pupils.
• Help set up/clear lunch areas; assist with first aid training if needed

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

safeguarding

Job description

Monday to Friday - 1.25 hours per day (Monday to Friday 12 noon to 1.15pm)

This is a term-time only role required as soon as possible

Salary: £3,511 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust Support Staff - Grade 3 Point 3 (based on 6.25 hours per week)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join the team at Trumpington Park Primary School. The role will involve supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises during the lunch period. You will be expected to monitor the well-being and behaviour of the pupils and to also assist in the setting up/clearing away of the lunchtime areas, where necessary. A willingness to undertake first aid training would also be beneficial to the role. You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team and a degree of flexibility may be required as the role may change throughout the year, depending on the needs of the pupils. You will be responsible to the Midday Coordinator and Headteacher.

The opportunity:

A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference!

Working as part of a great team!

Part-time, term-time only position - fits around other commitments

The ideal candidate:

Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team

Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a new community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing including online GP service through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about this role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd September by 9am

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 7th September 2026

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made - early applications are recommended.

Meridian Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.