Midday Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 11.25 hours, Term time only (38 weeks)
Working pattern: 11.15am – 1.30pm, Mon - Fri
Salary: Pathway 1, £6,001 - £6,095 (FTE £23,656 - £24,027)
Site: Thomas Deacon Academy
Closing date: 9am on Friday 5th September
Start date: ASAP
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Do you enjoy working with children and making a positive impact on their day?
Are you looking for a role where you can help create a safe and enjoyable environment?
Join our team at Thomas Deacon Academy as a Midday Assistant!
Your role:
As a Midday Assistant, you will supervise and support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and promoting appropriate behaviour. You will also facilitate a smooth and orderly lunch period, challenge inappropriate behaviour, handle incidents, and report them. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students is a key part of your role.
To be successful in this role, you should have the ability to manage groups of students and work as part of a team. Strong communication skills with colleagues and students are essential, as is the ability to encourage high standards of behaviour and remain calm under pressure. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the Academy are also important. Knowledge of safeguarding in education is essential, and experience working with children and young people is desirable.
About us:
At Thomas Deacon Academy, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment for both students and staff. Our midday team plays a crucial role in ensuring a positive and safe lunchtime experience for our students. We offer a welcoming and inclusive community, opportunities for professional development and training, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The Academy’s Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as 'Good'”.
At Thomas Deacon Academy, we believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.
According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education