Lunchtime Supervisor - Talley CP School

Delta Wellbeing Ltd; Llandeilo; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Personal development

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work

Flexible working

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor for term-time, 4 hours per day, during lunch breaks. The role supports pupils, manages lunchtime routines, and helps maintain a safe, positive environment for students.

Ideal candidates will stay calm under pressure, have basic food safety awareness (training provided), and communicate well with staff and pupils. DBS check required; Welsh language ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Calm demeanor and ability to build relationships with adults and children.
• Knowledge of basic food safety; training provided if needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime routines and ensure smooth operation.
• Encourage pupils to eat and try new foods; promote good behavior.
• Maintain a safe, calm, and enjoyable lunchtime environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Basic food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Welsh language (Level 3)

Job description

£25,949 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement)

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

Hourly Rate : £13.45 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement)

Contract Hours 4 hours

Come and join our team

Our school needs a dedicated and responsible Lunchtime Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of daily lunchtime routines, encourage pupils to eat and try new foods, oversee student behaviour, and maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all students during the lunch hour.

The working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and term time only, ideal to fit around family commitments and other roles we offer. There is flexibility with which 4 days during the week.

We need someone who has:

• The ability to remain calm and build good relationships with adults and children based on mutual respect.
• Knowledge of basic food safety. This would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work on their own and as part of a team.

You will also need:

• A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other catering requirements.

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

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:

16/09/2026, 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 .

• 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 aRight 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.