Recruitment Assistant - Solent Academies Trust

Recruitment Assistant

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Band 5

£27,347 – £29,171

Solent Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust comprised of five special schools across, Portsmouth, Compton and Basingstoke. Our sixth school will be opening in September 2026 in Botley. 

We are committed to improving equity, social inclusion and closing disadvantage gaps. We believe that each school community is unique; therefore, we empower leaders to successfully implement a strategic plan that reflects the needs of their communities.

Solent Academies Trust is seeking a professional Recruitment Assistant to work within our busy HR Team based at Acorns Business Park, Cosham.

Under the guidance of the Lead for People and Cutlture and Senior HR & Payroll Lead you will provide support to the Recruitment function of Solent Academies Trust. This is a fast-paced reactive role; therefore, the successful candidate must be methodical, enthusiastic and highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure. You will have a demonstrable understanding of robust and rigorous safer recruitment processes.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of ICT competency and be a strong communicator, with proven experience of working in an HR or Recruitment environment. 

At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging. 

    Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through: 

• Valuing Difference 


• Effective Communication 


• High Challenge & High Support to Empower 


• Respect for All 


• Solution-Focused Approaches 

We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence


• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing


• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter


• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time


• Competitive employer pension contribution


• Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service


• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)


• Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 28 to 32 days


• Free onsite parking at most of our academies


• CPD opportunities to support Career development


• Employee Referral Scheme


• Employee Benefits Platform

For more details, please visit our jobs board: Solent Academies Trust | SAMpeople Recruit

If you have any questions at all, please email [email protected].

Closing date for applications is Monday 10^th August 2026, 9am

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18^th August 2026

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.