Salary: Pay Band 1, £24,310 to £24,413 Full Time Equivalent (£2849 to £2861) 

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.

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 applications 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.