Home School Link Worker (HSLW)

Knaphill Infant School and Nursery, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2SX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,411.42 Annually (Actual) Full Time Equivalent salary is SWAN 5.2 - £28,546

Home School Link Worker (HSLW) job summary

The Knaphill Schools are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate, flexible and self-motivated Home School Link Worker (HSLW) to support our children and families. This is a vital role, working closely with children, families, school colleagues and external professionals to ensure every child is safe, supported and able to thrive.

The successful candidate will work with the children and their families to identifying and address barriers to learning, support children's wellbeing and promoted positive engagement in their education. A key aspect of the role will be working to improve and maintain regular school attendance, ensuring children receive the support they need to achieve their fully potential.

Based in the Knaphill Infant School & Nursery, the HSLW will play a central role within the school's pastoral and safeguarding provision.

An important part of this role is undertaking the responsibilities of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). Working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead, class teachers and the wider pastoral team, the successful candidate will help ensure that children are safe, supported and able to thrive. They will contribute to maintaining effective safeguarding practices in line with policies statutory guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education.

In addition, the successful candidate will provide classroom cover during teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time, supporting learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate:

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Is flexible, resilient and committed to supporting the wider school.
• Is able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

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.

Applications should be made using the online 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.

If you would like to find out more about this position please contact Knaphill Infant School on 01483 473 282.

Knaphill Infant School & Nursery 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.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Knaphill Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knaphill Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-knaphill-lower-school

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