Learning Support Assistant and After School Club Playworker

TN United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Woking is seeking a Learning Support Assistant and After School Club Playworker. This role involves supporting children's education and development, with a focus on nurturing and creating a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and families, contributing to the well-being and growth of students.

Benefits

Regular training and professional development

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion and enthusiasm to work with children.
• Positive, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to work one-to-one and handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and club supervisor with children's development.
• Provide care, including nappy changing, for children with various needs.
• Build relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Enthusiasm for working with children

Teamwork

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant and After School Club Playworker, Woking

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Client:

St John's Primary School

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Vacancy: Learning Support Assistant in school and Playworker after school

Hours: 31.25 hours per week term time only, 185 days per year (37 weeks)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 11.20 to 18.00 (including an unpaid 25-minute lunch break)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic, friendly team. This role will combine working in our school/ Nursery and as a Playworker in our growing after school club. The work may include a mixture of one to one and paired or small group work, both in and out of the nursery/classroom setting and lunchtime supervision. This role has a later start which allows the successful candidate some flexibility in their working day. As it is a combination of two roles, there are two job descriptions attached for you to review.

Your role will be:

• To support the room leader/ class teacher/club supervisor with their responsibilities for the development and education of children, including those with special needs
• To use routine supervision and care skills, including nappy changing, 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

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: Monday 9th June 2025

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.

Safeguarding Statement

St John's Primary 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.