Pupil Support (mornings only)

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School; Woking; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is seeking a Pupil Support & Play Leader to join our friendly team. The role covers 20.25 hours per week during term-time, with school-day delivery including a lunchtime Play Leader slot.

The salary is pro-rata with annualized expectations and starts in mid November 2026. The successful candidate will be fluent in English, have experience with Early Years pupils, and a strong grounding in phonics and early literacy and numeracy.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken English
• Experience of working with pupils in the Early Years
• Knowledge of phonics and early reading, writing and maths

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning and emotional literacy
• Assist with classroom activities and small group support
• Provide calm, proactive supervision during playtimes and transitions

Skills

Kind and calm

Proactive

Communication skills

Experience with children

Emotional literacy support

Team player

IT skills

Professional conduct

Calm under pressure

Can-do attitude

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

PUPIL SUPPORT & PLAY LEADER

Hours: 20.25 hours. Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:15am –12:30pm, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:15am – 12 noon. This role includes 30-minute lunchtime cover as a Play Leader from 12pm - 12.30pm on Monday, Thursday and Fridays.

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 20.25 hours pro-rata actual salary would be between £11,660 - £11,870. (£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, experience of working with pupils in the Early Years and a good knowledge of phonics and early reading, writing and maths.

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 would be happy to offer school visits to prospective candidates – please get in touch to arrange a short tour. 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.