Midday Supervisor (MSA)

Angel Road Infant School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel Road Schools is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to oversee pupil safety and behaviour during lunchtimes. You will supervise in classrooms, the dining room, and playground areas, helping pupils move between spaces while maintaining a calm, inclusive atmosphere.

The role involves meal-time support, basic first aid if needed, and close collaboration with teaching staff to report concerns in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, welfare and conduct of pupils during lunchtime; supervision in classrooms, dining room, playground and transition areas.
• Prepare dining room for lunches, assist pupils during mealtimes, and clear away to maintain a tidy environment.
• Support pupils by encouraging positive behaviour, promoting respectful interactions and resolving minor conflicts; foster inclusive play and social skills.
• Provide basic first aid when needed and report concerns to teaching staff; adhere to safeguarding and health and safety policies.
• Undergo pre-employment checks including a social media check; DBS check and conformation of Childcare Disqualification Regulations status; declaration form may be required.

Job description

Midday Supervisor (MSA) - Angel Road Schools
Permanent
Grade: A - £25,614 FTE (£3610 actual)
Start date: 01/11/2026

Purpose of the Role

As a Midday Supervisor Assistant you are responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and appropriate conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period. This includes supervision in classrooms, the dining room, playground, and while pupils are moving between areas.

The role involves preparing the dining room for school lunches, assisting pupils during mealtimes, and clearing away afterwards to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

You will support pupils by encouraging positive behaviour, promoting respectful interactions, and helping to resolve minor conflicts. A key part of the role is fostering inclusive play and encouraging children to engage with one another in a friendly and cooperative manner, helping to build social skills and a sense of community.

You will also provide basic first aid when needed and communicate effectively with teaching staff to report any concerns or incidents, always adhering to the school’s safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable.