Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor

Ilkeston
Part time 11:30am to 1:00pm
£14.35 to £15.38 per hour
Start date: September 2026
Monarch Education

Monarch Education are recruiting Lunchtime Supervisors to support primary schools across Ilkeston from September 2026.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for part time work during school hours while playing an important role in supporting children during their lunchtime break. We are working with a number of schools seeking positive, reliable and proactive individuals who can help create a safe and enjoyable environment for pupils.

About the Role

You will supervise pupils during lunch and break times, helping to promote positive behaviour, social interaction and pupil wellbeing throughout the school day.

Schools are looking for individuals who can confidently engage with children, use their initiative and contribute to a positive and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times
• Encourage positive behaviour and safe play
• Support children with social interaction and playground activities
• Help maintain a safe and structured environment
• Assist with transitions between lunchtime and classroom activities
• Report incidents or concerns in line with school procedures
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff

Requirements

• Experience working with children or in a childcare setting is desirable but not essential
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to build positive relationships with children
• Calm, patient and approachable manner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and punctual approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

GCA Approved Supplier
opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
free Safeguarding training
refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
Equal Opportunities – Monarch
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.