Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Lewisham, London, SE13
Pay: £14.25–£15 per hour
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are available for candidates with extensive experience and relevant training. Pay is determined in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Transparency Education is recruiting a responsible and approachable Lunchtime Supervisor for a primary school in Lewisham. You will help create a safe, orderly and welcoming environment while pupils eat, socialise and play.
This is a rewarding part-time opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and can combine warmth and encouragement with clear boundaries.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas
• Encourage positive table manners and respectful behaviour
• Help younger pupils manage meals, packed lunches and dining routines
• Organise or support safe and inclusive playground activities
• Encourage children to participate and help prevent social isolation
• Respond calmly to minor disagreements and behavioural issues
• Follow school procedures when reporting accidents, concerns or incidents
• Provide basic assistance following minor accidents, in line with school procedures and training
• Support pupils with additional needs where appropriate
• Monitor entrances, exits and pupil movement during the lunchtime period
• Help ensure dining and play areas remain safe and orderly
• Communicate relevant information to teachers and senior staff

Requirements:
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• A friendly but authoritative manner
• Patience and clear communication
• Reliability and excellent punctuality
• Good observational skills
• The ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• A fair and consistent approach to behaviour
• An understanding of professional boundaries
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to children’s safety, wellbeing and inclusion
• Previous experience in a school, nursery, playwork, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, hospitality or a caring role would be useful.
• First-aid training would be advantageous, although it is not essential unless specified by the school.

Why consider this position?
• £13–£15 per hour
• Part-time hours that may fit around family, study or other commitments
• A long-term placement beginning in September 2026
• A friendly and active school-based working environment
• An opportunity to gain experience within education
• A role with genuine responsibility for pupils’ wellbeing
• Support and guidance throughout the registration and placement process
• Potential access to future school-support opportunities through Transparency Education

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance