Classroom Support Staff

Hours: 31.25 hours per week term time only, 185 days per year (37 weeks).  This is a fixed term contract until 20th July 2027.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:35 to 15:15 (including an unpaid 25 minute break)

Actual Annual Pro-rata Salary: £17,802.67 (FTE £25,133, Grade 3.3)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Classroom Support Staff to join our friendly team. The work may include a mixture of one to one and paired or small group work, both in and out of the classroom setting and lunchtime supervision. Previous experience of working in a school would be desirable but not essential.

Your role will be:

• To support the class teacher with their responsibilities for the development and education of children, including those with special needs
• To support a specific child with additional needs
• To use routine supervision and care skills, to support pupils, including those who have physical, medical, emotional, or educational needs as required
• To prepare the learning environment and carry out daily checks
• To build relationships with children and their families
• To attend In-service Training as required

You must demonstrate the following:

• 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:

• An experienced, supportive senior leadership team
• Regular training including professional development as part of the whole school
• Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications with opportunities to follow career pathways across the trust
• A friendly team with a focus on the personal development of every child
• A commitment to the wellbeing of both children and staff
• Children who are eager to learn and rewarding to teach
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme

Closing date: 3rd July 2026

An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: 1st September 2026

We look forward to receiving your application.

St John’s Primary School is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.