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