Midday Supervision 2

Devonshire Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8AF

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 November 2026

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Pro Rata SCP3 £4,911 - SCP4 £4,924

Midday Supervision 2 job summary

Dear Prospective Candidate,

 

Devonshire Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Midday Supervision Assistant to support the smooth and safe running of our lunchtime provision. This is a permanent, term-time only position, working 8 hours and 20 minutes per week (11:40 – 13:20, Monday to Friday), starting Monday 30th November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

This role is based entirely within our school dining hall and involves supporting children throughout the lunchtime period. Duties include:

Supervising and supporting pupils while they eat their lunch;

Encouraging children to make healthy choices and develop good table manners;

Assisting younger children with cutting food and opening packaging where required;

Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring a calm, safe dining environment;

Responding appropriately to minor incidents, accidents and spillages;

Cleaning and sanitising tables between sittings;

Sweeping floors and helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene;

Following health and safety procedures and supporting safeguarding responsibilities.

 

We are looking for someone who:

 

Has high personal and professional standards;

Is enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking;

Works well as part of a team;

Enjoys working directly with children;

Is happy carrying out practical cleaning and housekeeping duties within the dining hall environment;

Can remain calm, patient and positive when supporting pupils;

Is committed to creating a safe, caring and hygienic environment for children during lunchtime.

 

At Devonshire Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being a happy, inclusive and forward-thinking school. We offer:

 

A welcoming and supportive staff team;

Opportunities for professional development;

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing – we are proud signatories of the DfE Wellbeing Charter and were named Active Workplace of the Year 2023 at the Active Lives Community Awards;

A fair and consistent approach to staff absence;

Term-time employment, allowing you to enjoy school holidays with family;

Pension scheme enrolment with generous employer contributions;

Free onsite parking;

Access to a cycle-to-work scheme;

The chance to work in a school that is deeply rooted in its community and always striving for excellence.

 

We would invite you to peruse our school website: https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ and our Facebook Page: Devonshire Primary Academy to gain an insight into our wonderful school.

 

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026 at 9:00am and interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 12th November 2026. 

 

We look forward to receiving your application should you wish to apply.

 

Warm regards,

 

Mr D.P. Simm

Headteacher

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to volunteer to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to successful references and an enhanced DBS. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Devonshire Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Devonshire Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/devonshire-primary-academy

Devonshire Primary Academy is a coeducational primary school with academy status that is situated at the heart of an area of economic and social deprivation in a densely populated part of Blackpool.

The staff team is made up of approximately 80 teaching and non-teaching members and we educate learners aged 3 to 11.

We place great emphasis on our ability to provide a secure, caring and welcoming environment in which everyone has pride in themselves and strives to achieve the highest possible standard of learning, behaviour and attitudes. Children start our school with attainment well below that typical for their age and we endeavour to ensure that all children leave our care with a love of education and with the building blocks they need to become confident, life-long learners.

Our dedicated staff, parents and governors all work together to make Devonshire Primary Academy the best environment for our children to thrive.

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