Support Staff - This is a fixed term contract for one year. The role will be for 32.92 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.35pm (38 weeks per year)
We are passionate about developing children as learners and are looking for a kind, nurturing, enthusiastic and creative Classroom Support Staff to support our team in delivering high-quality learning at The Horsell Village School.
The advertised post offers a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work as part of an experienced team. We are keen to appoint a new member to our team who will share our high expectations and have a real thirst for learning and success. There is a real desire and commitment from all to make the school even better. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be committed and flexible and be a team player.
The role will involve:
• Assisting the class teacher in creating and developing the very best teaching and learning opportunities in line with school policies.
• Assisting the class teacher in creating a secure and safe learning environment for every child.
• To work with children who have specific SEND needs
The right candidate will demonstrate:
• A passion and enthusiasm to work with children
• A positive, patient and nurturing approach towards children
• Be confident, able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
• 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 you:
• A welcoming environment with friendly and approachable staff
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are eager to learn
• Opportunities for cross-school collaboration and sharing of best practices
• Opportunities for development
• Access to the employee Assistance Programme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 3.35pm (32.92 hours). Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary:
SWAN Grade 3 - FTE £23,576, actual is £17,592
Closing date: Friday, 27th June 2025 at 12.00pm
Interview date: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
Start date: September 2025
Applications should be made using the Horsell Village Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).
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.
The Horsell Village School is 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.