Lunchtime Supervisor – Springfield Academy
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School:
The Education Village Academy Trust -
Location:
Darlington -
Salary:
12.85 per hour -
Hours:
6.25 per week 11.45am - 1.00pm per day -
Contractual Status:
Part time -
Closing Date:
7th Feb 2026
Job Role: Lunchtime Support Assistant
Location: Springfield Academy, Darlington
Contract Type: Permanent | Term Time Only (46 weeks per year)
Hours: 6.25 hours per week (11:45 am – 1:00 pm)
Salary: Band 1 SCP 3 – £12.85 per hour or £3,695per annum
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor to assist with the care and welfare of pupils within the school over the lunch period. Assist with the setting up of lunchtime play equipment, ensuring it is in good condition and safe to use on the playground. Lead on lunchtime play activities modelling to children appropriate play and how to use the equipment safely and respectfully. Assist with the tidying up of lunchtime play equipment, supervising children and modelling what this looks like in line with school expectations.
Assist with the tidying up of lunchtime play equipment, supervising children and modelling what this looks like in line with school expectations. Whilst working in the dining room assist with the cleaning up of spillages on tables and floors and clear food trays and cutlery away in line with school procedures. Encourage children with healthy eating and helping as and when necessary with pupils at mealtimes who may have difficulty or are unable to feed themselves.
Applicants need to ensure that they have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please ensure that completed application forms are submitted as CVs will not be accepted, thank you.
Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026
Interview date: W/C 16th February
Application forms and further details for the above position are attached Application forms should be submitted to The People Team at the following email address: peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk.
If you require further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the People Team on 01325 521704
The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check and complete a Disqualification declaration (where applicable).
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Established in 2006, we are a mixed Multi Academy Trust (MAT), bringing together mainstream and special schools and academies serving the borough of Darlington and neighbouring areas.
We are a village, and by building on our individual strengths, sharing our skills, and weaving each other’s ideas and perspectives into our practice, we are able to offer unique and enriched learning experiences.
We are proud to be part of a truly inclusive Trust. We firmly believe that fairness in opportunity and acceptance of individuality enhances understanding of the world, prepares pupils for the future, and creates young adults who value, appreciate and are able to make an active contribution to their communities.
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