Midday Assistant

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview Date(s): Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Job Start Date: Monday 1st June 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

Salary: Pay Band 1, £24,310 to £24,413 Full Time Equivalent

Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks (Term Time Only) Part Time

Hours of Work: 5 hours per week Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 1.00pm

We are looking for a well organised, self-motivated person with a range of practical skills to join our
friendly and approachable staff team. Both experienced and new to role would be welcome to apply
given relevant skills.

As a Midday Assistant, you will be required to support and encourage children whilst eating their
lunch and ensuring that the children follow the school’s behaviour expectations.

Training and support will be provided.

In return we will offer:-

• A caring and positive environment inspired by our strong ethos
• A team committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils
• The opportunity to work within a ‘good’ school amongst a hardworking team of friendly
staff
• A supportive, friendly and welcoming school team
• Superb working conditions and environment
• Appropriate training as required

You will be based predominantly at Solent Junior School. However, as you will be appointed to The
De Curci Trust, you may be required to work in any of The De Curci Trust’s academies or in any of
the schools/academies that the Trust is supporting as reasonably directed by the CEO. The ability
to travel independently between DCT academies/schools is therefore essential.

Visits to our school is warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Tracy Dinsmore at Solent
Junior School by emailing recruit@thesolentschools.org to arrange an appointment time.

If you wish to apply for this post please click here to complete the online application.

The Solent Schools and the De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. DBS check at Enhanced level and any other background checks, including
overseas checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be
reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon
receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early
application is therefore strongly advised.