Lunchtime Supervisor

Overview

Nursery Lunchtime Supervisor

We’re looking for a friendly, caring Lunchtime Assistant to support our team during one of the most important parts of the day – mealtimes and transitions

This isn’t just “supervision”. You’ll play a key role in: supporting children’s independence, creating a calm, positive lunchtime experience, helping children feel safe, settled, and cared for

Personal attributes - 

  • Supporting children during meals and encouraging good table manners
  • Creating a calm, positive, and engaging mealtime environment
  • Helping children feel comfortable and confident during lunch
  • Supporting children with allergies safely and correctly
  • Assisting with feeding, where needed
  • Ensuring smooth transitions between lunch and the next activity

Childcare Support:

  • Delivering safe, meaningful activities while practitioners are on breaks
  • Supporting children with routines and transitions
  • Encouraging independence (handwashing, self-feeding, dressing)
  • Providing comfort and reassurance where needed
  • Sharing any concerns with the team

Health, Hygiene & Safety:

  • Supporting personal care routines before and after meals
  • Keeping environments clean, safe, and organised
  • Following all health & safety and allergy procedures
  • Reporting any accidents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns
  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Team & Development:

  • Working collaboratively with the team
  • Supporting a positive, energetic environment
  • Attending training and meetings where required
  • Following and promoting nursery values and standards 

Safeguarding

Pembury House Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service]

Salary & Benefits[1B (£ 7,839.17 term-time only position) 10 hours per week 11 am to 1pm – Monday to Friday Term time only]

Location   Pembury House Nursery School and Children's Centre
Lansdowne Road
London
N17 9XE

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply Application Deadline 24th April 2026 5pm  Interviews 29th April 

Send Applications to Finance@pemburyhouse.haringey.sch.uk]

Equal opportunities

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Job reference: LS 0426