Classroom Support Staff

Knaphill Federation of Schools; Woking; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational federation in Woking seeks enthusiastic support staff to provide crucial academic and emotional assistance to students. This role involves working closely with teachers and engaging with children, ensuring a nurturing and positive learning environment. The successful candidate will bring passion and compassion to support children's learning and development, with opportunities for professional growth within the Federation. This full-time position is rewarding and critical for enhancing educational outcomes.

Benefits

Regular training and professional development

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to support children's emotional and academic needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support in classrooms for children.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Positive and patient approach

Confidence to work one-to-one

Good communication skills

Job description

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8 : 35 am to 3 : 10 pm (30.42 hours per week), 37 weeks per year (term time)

Annual Salary

Actual annual salary : £16,776.14 (SWAN Grade 3.3, FTE £24,330)

Start Date

Start date : 5th January 2026

Knaphill School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring support staff to join our team.

Working closely with and supported by the Class Teacher and an experienced SENCo, your role will provide additional academic and emotional support for our children. As classroom support within a year group, you will be working as a team around the child; this may require general classroom support duties, working supporting small groups or in some instances working one to one with a child to meet a specific target or need. The role also includes lunchtime supervision. This is a fulfilling position that will give you the opportunity to improve children’s educational outcomes.

Desired qualities

A passion and enthusiasm to work with children

A positive, patient and nurturing approach towards children

An enthusiasm to live and model our school values

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

Be forward thinking and dynamic

A flexible, can-do attitude

A good sense of humour

The ability to communicate with children, staff and parents

Knaphill Federation of Schools are a split site Infant (Knaphill Lower School) and Junior School (Knaphill School) in Knaphill, Woking. We are a warm and friendly Federation of schools; we are very proud to be a fully inclusive school which caters for the varying additional needs of our children. We strive to equip all children with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to enable them to be the best they can be.

What We Offer

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

Application Closing Date

Application closing date : 9am Friday 28th November 2025

Applications should be made using the Knaphill Federation of Schools 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.

Interview Date

Interview date : Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Please contact us if you have any queries. We look forward to receiving your application.

Knaphilll Federation of Schools 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.

Safeguarding Statement

Knaphill Federation of School is 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.