Lunchtime Supervisor - Pen Rhos School

Salary: £26,639

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3913

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

2

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Part Time

Contract end date:

31 August 2027

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Grade A +4%

Salary:

£26,639

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£13.81

Contract Hours

7hrs 30mins

Come and join our team

Lunchtime Supervisor
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and responsible Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth operation of our daily lunchtime routines, encourage pupils to enjoy healthy eating and try new foods, supervise behaviour, and contribute to a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for all children during the lunch period.

The role will also involve supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), either on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, ensuring they are fully included and supported during lunchtime activities.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, term time only.

This role is ideal for anyone looking for flexible hours that fit around family commitments or other responsibilities.
We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability to remain calm and build positive relationships with both adults and children based on mutual respect.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, supporting children with Additional Learning Needs.
• Knowledge of basic food safety procedures (desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising pupils during the lunchtime period, both indoors and outdoors.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Supporting pupils during mealtimes and encouraging healthy eating habits.
• Providing support for children with Additional Learning Needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping them engage positively in lunchtime routines and activities.
• Promoting positive social interaction and inclusion amongst all pupils.
• Assisting with other lunchtime and catering requirements as needed.

You will also need:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support other catering and lunchtime requirements when needed.
• A caring, patient, and supportive approach when working with children.

What we offer:

• Full training and support.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to children's school experience every day.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean Lewis on 01554 775778

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

6 October 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 11/10/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.