Lunch Time Supervisor

Job Title: Lunch Time Supervisor

Location: East London
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Salary: £14.25 – £15.25 per hour, dependent on experience

• Fancy earning while making lunchtime the coolest part of the school day?
• Can you keep playground adventures fun, safe and full of smiles while everyone else is counting down to lunch?
• Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle while giving you valuable experience in schools?

TeacherActive is excited to be working in partnership with a number of welcoming nurseries and primary schools across East London, all looking for reliable Lunch Time Supervisor professionals to support pupils during the busiest part of the school day. Whether you're available for a couple of days each week or looking for work five days a week, we have flexible opportunities to suit your schedule. This is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience within education while enjoying a role that offers a great work-life balance.

Every setting is committed to creating a safe, happy and inclusive environment where children can enjoy their lunchtime, develop social skills and return to the classroom ready to learn. As a Lunch Time Supervisor, you'll play a key role in supervising pupils during lunch, encouraging positive behaviour, supporting play activities and helping to create an enjoyable experience for every child. Working across a range of schools and nurseries in East London also allows you to build confidence and experience within different educational environments.

This opportunity is ideal for anyone considering a future career in education, returning to work, studying, or simply looking for flexible employment that makes a genuine difference to children's school day.

The ideal candidate for our Lunch Time Supervisor role, you should have:

• A positive, approachable and reliable attitude with a genuine interest in supporting children
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with pupils of different ages
• Experience working with children or within an educational setting is desirable but not essential
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Working with TeacherActive as a Lunch Time Supervisor provides the opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while choosing assignments that fit around your availability. With opportunities available throughout East London, you can enjoy the flexibility of working when it suits you while developing your confidence within education.

In return, you can expect:

• A friendly and dedicated team of consultants to support you through registration and beyond
• Free access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability, from a couple of days each week to full-time opportunities
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

All TeacherActive staff are paid through PAYE, ensuring you receive the correct level of Tax and National Insurance with no hidden administration charges deducted from your earnings.

If you're ready to take the next step into education or are looking for a flexible role where every day is rewarding, apply today for this Lunch Time Supervisor opportunity and discover the variety of roles available across East London. Shahana Chowdhury will be in touch to discuss how we can help you find the right fit.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.