Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant (LSA) 

• Closing Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026 

• Interview Date(s): Wednesday 2nd September 2026

• Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time 

• Salary Type: Support Staff 

• Salary Details: Grade A, £ (actual salary £7,085)

• Hours of Work: 12.5 hours over 5 days, 11am – 1.30pm Monday, to Friday. Term time only.  Would consider job share Monday to Wednesday/Wednesday to Friday

• Location of Role: Lanterns Nursery School 

• Contact e-mail address: recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk 

Job/Person Summary

Join a vibrant team where every lunchtime is an opportunity to thrive 

Are you a calm, caring, and enthusiastic individual looking for a meaningful part-time role in a nurturing setting that values your unique contribution? 

Lanterns Nursery School is a truly special place. Making a meaningful difference to young children and their families is deeply embedded in our DNA. As one of only three Headteacher-led Maintained Nursery Schools in Hampshire, we offer a nurturing, high-quality environment supported by a wonderful team. We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our friendly, forward-thinking lunchtime team. 

Job Description

Role Profile

Why Lanterns?

• A Culture of Inclusion: Everyone is welcome here. Our children naturally embrace diversity, and you will play a key role in supporting all children during the lunchtime period, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEND). 

• A Supportive Team: You will work alongside passionate, determined people who look after one another. We recognise that supporting each other is exactly what enables us to do our best work for our families. 

• Professional Growth: No prior experience in a school kitchen or nursery is required, full training will be provided to help you succeed and feel confident in your role. 

The Role: Impact, Care, and Connection

As a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant, you are a vital part of ensuring our children remain happy, healthy, and safe during an important part of their day. Your daily responsibilities will include: 

• Nurturing Independence: Assisting and supervising children while they eat, promoting positive behaviour and self-help skills. 

• Playful Initiative: Engaging in joyful, playful experiences with children during the lunchtime period. 

• Kitchen and Dining Care: Preparing and serving food, setting up and clearing tables and chairs, and washing up to keep our environment clean and welcoming. 

What You’ll Bring

• A Warm Rapport: The natural ability to build positive relationships with young children and connect with colleagues. 

• Flexibility and Initiative: A positive, "can-do" attitude with the willingness to step up, use your initiative, and adapt flexibly to the changing needs of the day. 

• Reliability: A punctual, dependable approach to working within a busy, collaborative team environment. 

What We Can Offer You

• Hampshire County Council Benefits: Competitive pay conditions, family-friendly policies, and term-time only working. 

• Employee Support: Access to the Employee Support Hub, including confidential counselling and health advice. 

• A Joyful Environment: A workplace filled with children who have an infectious enthusiasm for life. 

Ready to see what makes us different? Check out our website or come and visit.

Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and we will contact successful candidates for interview ASAP.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Application Procedure

Please complete and return an application (form found here>Support Staff Application Form) and email it to recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk.

Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Senior Supervisory Assistant

Vacancy Details:

• School / Location: Lanterns Nursery School, Hampshire

• Role Title: Senior Supervisory Assistant

• Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time

• Hours of Work: 15 hours per week (10:30am – 1:30pm, Monday to Friday), Term time only.

• Salary Type & Details: Support Staff, Grade B, £8,598 Actual Salary 

• Reports To: Headteacher / School Business Manager

• Closing date: Wednesday 26th August 2026

• Interview date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

• Contact Email: recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk

• Contact Telephone: 01962 860393

Lead a vibrant supervisory team where every day is an opportunity to thrive!

Are you an organised, caring, and enthusiastic leader looking for a meaningful part-time role in a nurturing setting that values your unique contribution?

Lanterns Nursery School is a truly special place. Making a meaningful difference to young children and their families is deeply embedded in our DNA. As one of only three Headteacher-led Maintained Nursery Schools in Hampshire, we offer a nurturing, high-quality environment supported by a wonderful team. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Supervisory Assistant to lead and guide our friendly supervisory team across our daily catering and dining routines.

Why Lanterns?

• A Culture of Inclusion: Everyone is welcome here. Our children naturally embrace diversity, and you will play a key role in supporting all children during mealtimes and snack periods, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEND).

• Leadership & Team Support: You will lead, deploy, and support passionate, determined supervisory assistants who look after one another to ensure our daily food preparation, snack, lunch, and tea routines run seamlessly.

• Professional Growth: While prior experience is preferred, full induction, training (covering food hygiene, behaviour management, emergency procedures, first aid awareness, and health & safety), and ongoing guidance will be provided to help you succeed in your leadership role.

The Role: Leadership, Care, and Coordination

As the Senior Supervisory Assistant, you will play a vital leadership role in managing team deployment and ensuring that our children remain happy, healthy and safe throughout the lunchtime sessions. 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Team Management and Deployment: Organising, managing, and deploying Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants effectively across the school. Training and inducting new team members and ensuring fairness is applied at all times.

• Catering and Meal Preparation: Overseeing food preparation, serving, and setup across all eating sessions—including lunch, snacks, and tea - as well as table setup, clearing, washing up, and ensuring accurate meal numbers correspond with dining management.

• Pupil Supervision and Nurturing Independence: Supervising pupils during eating and social periods, promoting positive behaviour and self-help skills, and ensuring any issues or behavioural incidents are resolved or appropriately referred.

• Communication and Staff Liaison: Maintaining effective liaison with teaching staff, school management, and supervisory assistants to share relevant insights into child behaviour and ensure smooth daily transitions.

• Safety and Wellbeing: Overseeing food hygiene, health and safety, emergency procedures, and equality practices, ensuring all accidents or safety concerns are promptly reported to the Headteacher and School Business Manager.

Senior Supervisory Assistant Role Profile

What You’ll Bring

• Experience and Leadership: Prior experience working in a school, nursery, catering, or supervisory role is preferred. Confidence to make clear decisions respected by staff, pupils, and parents.

• Warm Rapport and Behaviour Awareness: A perceptive insight into child behaviour, awareness of staff and employment issues, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and fairness.

• Flexibility and Initiative: A positive "can-do" attitude with strong organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to adapt flexibly to changing school and catering needs.

• Reliability and Teamwork: A punctual, dependable approach to leading a team and communicating effectively across all levels of school staff.

What We Can Offer You

• Hampshire County Council Benefits: Competitive pay conditions, family-friendly policies, and term-time-only working schedules.

• Employee Support: Access to the Employee Support Hub, including confidential counselling and health advice.

• A Joyful Environment: A rewarding leadership role in a workplace filled with children who have an infectious enthusiasm for life.

Application Procedure

Ready to see what makes us different? Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and we will contact successful candidates for interview ASAP. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Please complete and return complete application forms (form here> Support Staff Application Form) via email to recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding

Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks