Midday Supervisor

Inspiration Trust Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 4,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health Plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Job summary

Cobholm Primary Academy, part of the Inspiration Trust, is seeking a midday supervisor for 7.5 hours per week across 38 weeks, fixed term until 31 August 2027. The role involves supervising pupils in the dining hall and outdoor areas, supporting safe and positive lunch-times, and helping with dining room setup and clearance.

The successful candidate will be caring, firm, and communicative, with safeguarding awareness and a flexible, approachable manner. Start December 2026 or January 2027.

Qualifications

• Empathy with children and ability to keep pupils safe and happy.
• Ability to give directions confidently and fairly.
• Good communication with children and adults in a school setting.
• Flexible, approachable and patient in lunch-time supervision.
• Basic health and safety knowledge within a school environment.
• First Aid training or willingness to undertake training offered by the academy.
• Awareness of how to obtain information on allergies or asthma and epipens.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall, play areas, and classrooms as directed.
• Maintain a positive dining atmosphere and supervise meal times.
• Encourage healthy eating and assist younger children as needed.
• Assist with dining area duties such as clearing spillages to keep a safe environment.
• Supervise pupil movement to and from the dining room to ensure safety.
• Set up and clear away dining space as required.

Skills

Empathy with children

Authority and instruction

Communication

Flexibility

Approachability

Health and safety knowledge

First Aid training / willingness

Allergies/epipen awareness

Job description

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: December 2026 or January 2027

Job Weeks: 38 Weeks

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Type: Fixed Term , Part Time

Job Reference: OCT20263072

Location: Cobholm Primary Academy, Mill Road, Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0BA

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £4,441 to £4,510 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,614 - £26,016 full time/full year equivalent)

Fixed Term: until 31st August 2027

Part Time: 7.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday between 11.45am and 1.15pm (1.5 hours per day)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks

Start Date: December 2026 or January 2027

Cobholm Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible person to join our friendly lunchtime team as a Midday Supervisor. The role holder will join a small team of Midday Supervisors; helping to set up and clear away the dining room, supervise children in the dining hall and outside areas, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtimes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• To supervise children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas, classroom - as directed by the SLT or line manager in order to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children.
• To supervise children during the meal to ensure that a good atmosphere is maintained.
• To encourage good eating habits and assist younger children where necessary.
• To provide general assistance in the dining area as necessary, e.g. wiping up spillages to ensure a safe and ordered environment is maintained at all times.
• To supervise movement of pupils to and from the dining room in order to ensure the safety and well being of the pupils.
• To set up and clear away tables in the dining room.

About You

The successful candidate will be someone who is caring and empathetic while being firm, fair, and consistent to keep students safe, calm, and happy during lunch breaks. You will be adaptable, approachable and friendly with good communication skills. This role also requires patience, resilience, proactive engagement with students and a safeguarding mindset. Cultural and special needs awareness would be desirable.

• Empathy with children
• Ability to exert authority and give directions/instruction in a confident manner
• Ability to communicate with children and adults
• Flexibility
• Approachability
• Basic knowledge of health and safety within a school environment
• First Aid Training or willingness to undertake training offered by the academy
• Awareness of how to obtain information on children's allergies or asthma, etc and how to use epipens, etc.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Cobholm Primary Academy has been at the heart of the Cobholm community in Great Yarmouth for more than 100 years. Located on the Norfolk coast, the academy supports and nurtures children from Reception through to Year 6, ensuring they leave confident, capable, and ready to thrive in high school.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth, click here . In December 2021, Ofsted rated Cobholm Academy a Good school. The report outlines that Cobholm Primary Academy is well led and managed.

What is it like to attend this school? Cobholm Primary Academy is a welcoming and friendly school where everyone is valued and well cared for. Pupils speak with great enthusiasm about their teachers and their learning. One pupil commented, "I really love that this school encourages us to try new things, like reading more books and learning different subjects."

Closing date for applications: 12noon on Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview date: Monday 9th November 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration 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 staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: OCT20263072 .