Midday Supervisor

From the advert

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

Two positions available

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.

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact [email protected] .

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

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.