Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor

Location: Lambeth, London

Salary: £14.24 - £15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contract: Part-time, temporary; session times to be agreed

Start date: 05/10/2026

Hours: Term time - 8:30 - 3:30 - school day

A good lunchtime gives children space to relax, play and return to class ready to learn. Transparency Education is recruiting three Lunchtime Supervisors for school opportunities in Lambeth.

You will help keep dining and play areas safe, encourage positive behaviour and make sure children know where to turn for help. This is a part-time role during the middle of the school day, with exact session times agreed before placement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining areas, playgrounds and designated indoor spaces

• Encourage good manners, safe play and respectful behaviour

• Help younger pupils with practical lunchtime routines

• Respond calmly to minor disagreements and seek support when needed

• Report accidents, concerns and safeguarding information promptly

• Support tidy, safe shared spaces and follow school procedures

Requirements

• A dependable, approachable manner and enjoyment of working with children

• Confidence supervising groups and giving clear instructions

• The ability to work reliably during agreed lunchtime sessions

• Experience in childcare, schools or youth settings is useful but not essential

• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one.

What the role offers

• Short working sessions during the school day

• A practical way to gain experience in a school environment

• The chance to help children feel safe and included beyond the classroom

If you are interested in a Lunchtime Supervisor role in Lambeth, apply with your CV and availability.

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