Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor – Primary School

Location: Croydon, South London

Salary: £14.24–£15.00 per hour

Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 28 September 2026

Are you caring, dependable and confident supporting children? A welcoming primary school in Croydon is looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor to help pupils enjoy a safe, positive and well-organised lunchtime.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and would like consistent, term-time work within a supportive school community. The successful Lunchtime Supervisor will work across the dining and playground areas, helping pupils develop positive social skills and encouraging safe, inclusive play.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas

• Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and respectful interactions

• Organising simple games and activities during outdoor play

• Supporting younger pupils with their meals when required

• Responding calmly to minor incidents and reporting concerns appropriately

• Following the school’s safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures

• Helping to ensure that lunchtime areas remain safe, clean and orderly

Requirements

• A patient, approachable and responsible manner

• Confidence supervising groups of primary-aged children

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to manage minor disagreements calmly and fairly

• Reliability and punctuality

• Previous experience in a school, childcare or youth setting is desirable but not essential

• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one

What the role offers

• Regular part-time hours during the school day

• A friendly and inclusive primary school environment

• Support from experienced teaching and pastoral staff

• A rewarding role helping children feel safe and included

• Valuable school-based experience for candidates considering a career in education

• Potential for the placement to continue on a long-term basis

If you are an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor who can help create a calm and enjoyable lunchtime experience, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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