Home School Link Worker

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SWAN Support S5 to S6, dependent on experience

Home School Link Worker job summary

Permanent, Home School Link Worker (HSLW)

SWAN S5 to S6 dependent on Experience (Actual Part-time Salary is S5 £14,558.57 to 15,596.42 OR S6 £16145.70 to £17,315.65) (Full Time Equivalent - S5 is £28,546 - £30581 or S6 is £31,658 to £33,952) 

Hours: 22.5 a week over 37 weeks.  3 days a week, 8 am to 4 pm (30 minute unpaid break).  Flexibility may be considered on this working arrangement.

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate, flexible and self-motivated part-time HSLW to support our children and families.

This is a key role within the school, working closely with the Leadership team and class teachers to ensure that all children are supported both in school and at home.  The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and caring team, committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

The school is an inspiring and inclusive community where every child is treated as an individual. The school strives to provide all our children with a broad and balanced curriculum that enables them to discover and celebrate their talents in a wide range of fields. Growing up in the 21st Century is challenging, therefore we want to ensure our children are prepared for the next stage in their lives, academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate:

• Is committed to supporting children and families.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible, proactive, and able to work independently
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, well-being and high aspirations.
• Is confident, able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
• Have high expectations of self and others
• Forward thinking and dynamic

We can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• Dedicated team working together to support the children and families
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development.
  

Closing Date: 10 am Wednesday 10th June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed.  Interviews may take place before the close off date.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

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

Applications should be made using The Barnsbury School Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the Trust.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnsbury-primary-school-and-nursery

Barnsbury is a two form entry Primary school situated south of Woking, a short walk from the railway station. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, fully inclusive and rewarding environment where Values are at the centre of all we do. We believe that each child deserves the very best education and start in life. If you share our beliefs and can add value to our already committed team then please apply.

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