Lunchtime Supervisor – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: Southampton
Hours: Part-time (Term-time only)
Pay:£11.59–£11.98 per hour (Southampton City Council NJC Pay Scale)
Are you someone who lights up a room the moment you walk in? Do you naturally create calm, joy, and order wherever you go? If so — our school needs YOU.
We’re on the lookout for a warm, proactive and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor who can transform the busiest part of the school day into the best part. Your presence will shape children’s behaviour, social skills, and well-being in ways that last a lifetime.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This isn’t "just" supervising lunch — it’s becoming a trusted adult during one of the most important parts of the day. You will:
Build relationships with children across the school

Encourage positive play, fairness and teamwork

Support children’s safety, confidence and independence

Help create a calm, joyful lunchtime environment
You’ll be joining a team committed to nurturing pupils’ safety, happiness and growth — values that every Southampton school prioritises. Real local roles emphasise supporting pupils across the dining hall, playground and classrooms, encouraging healthy habits and safe playtime experiences.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Supervising pupils in the dining hall, classrooms, and outdoors
*Encouraging healthy eating, good manners and respectful behaviour
*Leading or supporting play activities that promote inclusion
*Ensuring children feel safe, engaged and supported
*Administering minor first aid when needed
*Being a positive, reliable and encouraging role model
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need years of experience — we’re looking for the right person, someone who is:
*Friendly, calm and able to build rapport quickly
*Confident managing groups of children
*Enthusiastic, reliable and a great communicator
*Passionate about creating a positive school experience
*Committed to safeguarding and child welfare
If you’re caring, organised and love being around children, this role will fit you perfectly.
Your Benefits
*£11.59–£11.98 per hour, following the official Southampton City Council NJC pay scales

(Grade 2–3 hourly rates)
*Term-time working pattern — perfect for work-life balance
*Supportive, friendly staff team
*A meaningful role where your impact is visible every single day
*Training and development opportunities within the school
Ready to Join Us?
If you want a role where you truly matter, where children will look forward to seeing you every day, and where you can go home knowing you’ve made their school experience better — this is your opportunity.
Join us — and help make lunchtimes the happiest time of the day.