Pupil Support (17.75 hours)

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School; Woking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2 school therapy dogs

Job summary

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is inviting applications for a Pupil Support & Play Leader. The role involves supporting pupils, leading lunchtime play, and assisting KS2 under a caring, calm supervision. Part-time hours (17.75 per week) run Monday–Tuesday 8:15am–3:15pm and Wednesday 8:15am–1:00pm, during term time with 3 inset days included.

Salary is Surrey Grade S3, pro-rata £10,221–£10,404 for 17.75 hours, with a full-time equivalent of £25,133. Start date mid November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in schools
• Excellent spoken English and written communication
• Ability to support children in learning and emotional literacy

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning and emotional literacy.
• Lead lunchtime play and provide play leadership on all three days.
• Assist KS2 as required and adapt to skills of successful candidate.
• Attend inset days as part of term-time contract.

Skills

Kinder/Calm demeanor

Experience with children

Written and spoken English

Proactivity and flexibility

Team player

IT skills

Professional conduct

Calm under pressure

Enthusiasm and can-do attitude

Tools

IT skills

Job description

PUPIL SUPPORT & PLAY LEADER

Hours: 17.75 hours,Monday - Tuesday 8:15am - 3:15pm, including a 30-minute lunch break and Wednesday 8:15am - 13:00. This role includes lunchtime cover as a Play Leader on all 3 days.

Hours are worked during term-time only with the expectation to attend 3 inset days, which is included within annual salary. Contracted salary is paid over 12 months to ensure consistent monthly income.

Salary: The Pupil Support role will be on Surrey Grade S3. Based on 17.75 hours pro-rata actual salary would be between £10,221 - £10,404 (£25,133 FTE).

Start Date: from mid November 2026.

Holy Trinity is a popular thriving school with a friendly staff and a positive work environment. Standards of achievement are high, our children are well-behaved and staff enjoy working at Holy Trinity, with its calm and happy Christian ethos.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with excellent spoken English and experience of working in schools. This role is likely to be in KS2 but this might be changed depending on the skills of the successful candidate.

What are we looking for?

• A kind, calm and caring manner.
• Proactivity and flexibility.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of working with children.
• Confidence to support children in their learning and emotional literacy.
• A team player.
• Competent IT skills.
• Commitment to professional conduct.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive and forward-thinking environment, complete with 2 school therapy dogs!
• A welcoming and committed team of colleagues.
• Polite and enthusiastic pupils.
• Supportive SLT (senior leadership team) committed to staff well-being.
• Fantastic grounds.

What our staff say about us. "You're well supported. You're never on your own. Friendly, supportive team. Training is provided. The hours mean you can work around family life."

Please read the accompanying Job Description for more details about what is required.

We advise you also look at our website to find out more information about our school and ethos.

Closing date

We will begin shortlisting as applications are received and therefore encourage early applications. We anticipate holding interviews during the week commencing 9th November, although this may be subject to the number and timing of applications received.

Should you not hear from us until after this date, your application is unsuccessful this time.