Home School Link Worker - Permanent Contract - 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week (8.00am to 4.00pm, flexible days of work) - Term time, 185 days per year (37 weeks).
The salary for this role is SWAN Grade 5 - 6 (dependant on experience). The FTE salary for Grade 5.2 is £26,777 (actual salary for 22.5 hours is £13,656). The FTE salary for SWAN Grade 6.2 is £29,697 (actual salary for 22.5 hours is £15,145).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, flexible, self-motivated part-time HSLW to support our children and families. The HSLW position plays a key role in supporting our children. You will work closely with the Inclusion Manager and be part of a wider team with a commitment to ensuring the children at The Hermitage Infant and Junior Schools reach their full potential.
The schools are in an inspiring and inclusive community where every child is treated as an individual. The schools strive to provide all our children with a broad and balanced curriculum that enables them to discover and celebrate their talents in a wide range of fields. Growing up in the 21st Century is challenging, therefore we want to ensure our children are prepared for the next stage in their lives, academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
- A passion and enthusiasm to work with children and families
- A positive, patient and nurturing approach
- Be confident, able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
- A desire and ability to contribute fully to school life and work effectively as part of a team
- Have high expectations of self and others
- Forward thinking and dynamic
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
We can offer:
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
- Dedicated team working together to support the children and families.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for professional development.
Closing Date: Friday, 21st March 2025 at 10am
Interview Date: Thursday 27th March 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible
Applications should be made using The Hermitage Junior School Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE SCHOOL.
The Hermitage Schools are part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the Trust.
The Hermitage Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.