Job Description

Ref: SCH-TSVT-0218

17 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Devonshire Primary Academy

Location:

Blackpool

Salary:

Pro Rata SCP2 4,621 - SCP4 4,767

Department:

Pupil Support

Job Type:

Part Time

Key Stage:

Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Closing Date:

03/11/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

05/11/2025

Start Date:

ASAP
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

8.33

Weeks per Year:

38.000

Pay Grade:

Support Staff | SCP2 - SCP4
The Role


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

17/11/2025

or as soon as possible thereafter.



This role is based in our school dining hall and focuses on:



Supporting pupils during their lunch in a calm, structured environment; Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in line with health and safety regulations; Assisting with the implementation of risk control measures; Promoting good conduct and safeguarding throughout the lunch period.


We are looking for someone who:



Has high personal and professional standards; Is enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking; Works well as part of a team; 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 3rd November 2025 at 9:00am and interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5th November 2025.



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



Warm regards,



Mr D.P. Simm


Headteacher


Skills

Personal Attributes

Committed
Essential


Dedicated
Essential


Focused
Essential


Integrity
Essential

Experience/Knowledge

Pleasant disposition
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Sea View Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS, medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.



Rehabilitation of Offenders



This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must therefore disclose details of cautions, bind-overs, reprimands, final warnings and convictions, including 'spent convictions' prior to interview.



If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be provided with a Criminal Record Self Declaration Form. This form must be completed prior to interview. Any failure to disclose such information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. However, it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.




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Devonshire Primary Academy


Devonshire Primary Academy

Devonshire Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY3 8AF



Miss E. Jowett


admin@devonshire.svt.org.... https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/