Lunchtime Supervisor (SMSA)

Primary Lunch Supervisor

Location: Brent, North West London
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:15am - 1:15pm (10 hours per week)

Primary Lunch Supervisor - Brent

SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be working with a large, vibrant and welcoming primary school in the London Borough of Brent to recruit a dedicated Lunch Supervisor for a September start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play an important role in ensuring pupils have a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. The school has a strong sense of community, a supportive leadership team and a friendly atmosphere where every member of staff is valued.

Whether you have previous experience working in a school or are looking to begin a career in education, this role offers the chance to become part of a thriving primary school where your contribution will make a real difference every day.

About the Role

As a Lunch Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of pupils during the lunchtime period.

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider school team, you will help create a calm, positive and inclusive environment both in the dining hall and on the playground.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime, both indoors and outdoors.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting good manners.
• Supporting children while they eat and helping younger pupils where required.
• Organising and encouraging safe, inclusive playground games and activities.
• Monitoring pupil wellbeing and ensuring all children are safe at all times.
• Responding calmly and professionally to minor incidents and reporting any concerns to senior staff.
• Helping to maintain a clean, organised and welcoming lunchtime environment.
• Supporting the school's behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion policies.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about working with primary-aged children.
• Calm, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and organised.
• Able to manage behaviour positively and fairly.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential. Experience gained within schools, nurseries, sports coaching, childcare, holiday clubs, youth work or similar settings would be highly beneficial.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• A good standard of spoken and written English.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child welfare is advantageous.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is beneficial but not essential.
• The right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding part-time role within a welcoming primary school and would like to make a positive difference to children's school experience, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Paige Ferro at SANZA Teaching Agency.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Why Work with SANZA Teaching Agency?

When you register with SANZA Teaching Agency, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• PAYE only - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions.
• Paid to scale where applicable.
• Access to both temporary and permanent opportunities.
• Free access to The National College, giving you hundreds of CPD and training courses.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your job search.
• Expert interview preparation and CV guidance.
• Opportunities to work with excellent schools across London.
• Honest advice and personalised career support.
• A simple and efficient registration process.
• Hundreds of outstanding Google reviews from teachers, support staff and schools who trust SANZA.

SANZA Teaching Agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.