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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:
1. Is committed to supporting children and families.
2. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Is flexible, proactive, and able to work independently
4. Shares our commitment to inclusion, well-being and high aspirations.
5. Is confident, able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
6. Have high expectations of self and others
7. Forward thinking and dynamic
We can offer:
8. Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
9. Dedicated team working together to support the children and families
10. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
11. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
12. Cycle to Work scheme
13. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
14. 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.
Safeguarding Statement
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 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.