Classroom Support Staff

Working closely with and supported by the class teacher and experienced Inclusion Leader, this role involves supporting pupils from The Orchard Centre as they access learning within their mainstream classrooms during the afternoon. You will work collaboratively with the class teacher and Centre Teacher to adapt learning activities, provide appropriate support, and help pupils achieve success in the classroom. The children have a variety of learning needs and are typically working below age-related expectations, requiring tailored support to access the curriculum effectively. The work may include a mixture of one to one and paired or small group work, both in and out of the Orchard Centre setting.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm (15 hours per week). These roles will initially be based within our Orchard Centre which is based in The Hermitage Junior School. Additional hours maybe available in The Hermitage Schools after-school club if these are desired.

For this post, applicants must demonstrate a positive, patient, and nurturing approach towards children, be confident, willing to work one to one and deal with challenging situations.

The successful candidate 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
• 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 you:

• Experienced, supportive senior leadership team
• Clear pathways for personal development
• High quality training within the school and externally
• A friendly outstanding team with a strong ethos of working together to continually improve
• Excellent team of experienced support staff that assist in supporting the children’s learning
• Fantastic children who have a love of learning and excellent behaviour
• Supportive Governors and parents/carers
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme

Applications should be made using the online Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

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.

The Hermitage Schools are 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.