Vacancies
Administrative Assistant
Location: South Wonston Primary School
Hours: 5 mornings per week (8.30am - 12.00pm, term time only – 39 weeks)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £10,032 per annum
South Wonston Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious village school at the heart of its community. Our children are enthusiastic, curious and proud of their school, and our staff team work closely together to create a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.
We are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing excellent service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
As the first point of contact for visitors to the school, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office while helping to create a welcoming and professional environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Act as the first point of contact for general parent/pupil/visitor enquiries.
- Assist with pupil attendance records and monitor daily attendance.
- Administer school meal bookings and records.
- Coordinate and administer school trips, including permissions, payments and communications.
- Provide general administrative support to school staff and parents.
- Support the smooth operation of the school reception and front-of-house service.
- Order and maintain stocks of school supplies.
- Producing routine correspondence, letters and reports.
- Maintain pupil records and school databases.
- Support wider school events and activities.
About South Wonston Primary School
At South Wonston Primary School we are proud of:
- Our inclusive ethos and strong relationships with families
- Our creative and ambitious curriculum
- Extensive outdoor learning opportunities across all year groups
- Our OPAL play curriculum and commitment to play and wellbeing
- A friendly, collaborative and supportive staff team
- Children who live our school values every day Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Kind
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Is confident using Google Workspace applications, including Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Gmail, and is willing to learn or has experience of school management systems
- Can manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Has a professional, friendly and approachable manner
- Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
- Enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Has GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- Friendly and dedicated staff team.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the daily life of the school.
Visits to the school
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. adminoffice@southwonston.hants.sch.uk
Application
Please complete the Support Staff application form at the bottom of this page and email to adminoffice@southwonston.hants.sch.uk. Applications close Wednesday 24th June.
Safeguarding
South Wonston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / HLTA Apprentice Opportunity (Based in Year 3/4)
Job Introduction
Start: September 2026
Contract type: Permanent - Term time only
Salary: D grade 13.95-15.35 per hour £26,918- £29,616 pro rata
South Wonston Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious village school at the heart of its community. Our children are enthusiastic, curious and proud of their school, and our staff team work closely together to create a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), or an experienced teaching assistant ready to develop into the role through apprenticeship training, to join our team from September 2026 (however we may be able to offer an earlier start for the right candidate).
This role has a strong classroom base within our mixed Year 3/4 class, alongside opportunities to deliver planned lessons across the primary phase from Reception to Year 6 as part of our collaborative teaching support team.
About the role
The successful candidate will:
- work closely with the Year 3/4 class teacher to support teaching and learning
- deliver whole-class lessons using prepared planning
- provide high-quality planned teaching cover across the school
- support pupils’ independence and engagement in learning
- work with individuals and small groups to support progress
- contribute positively to the wider life of the school
This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone confident working with children across the primary age range who enjoys being part of a supportive staff team.
Development opportunities
We welcome applications from candidates who already hold HLTA status, as well as experienced teaching assistants who would like to work towards HLTA status through apprenticeship training while working in the role.
This role may also be particularly suitable for someone considering a future career in teaching. Previous members of staff at South Wonston Primary School have successfully been supported to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working within our team.
About South Wonston Primary School
We are proud of:
- our inclusive ethos and strong relationships with families
- our creative and ambitious curriculum
- extensive outdoor learning opportunities across all year groups
- our OPAL play curriculum and commitment to wellbeing
- a supportive and collaborative staff team
- children who live our school values every day: Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Kind
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience supporting teaching and learning in primary classrooms
- is confident leading whole-class learning using prepared planning
- builds strong relationships with pupils
- supports high expectations for behaviour and engagement
- works effectively as part of a team
- enjoys working across different year groups
- is keen to continue developing professionally
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- HLTA status or equivalent classroom experience
Applications are also welcomed from candidates willing to work towards HLTA status through apprenticeship training.
We can offer
- a strong classroom base within our mixed Year 3/4 class
- opportunities to teach across the primary phase
- a supportive and welcoming staff team
- well-resourced learning environments
- opportunities for professional development and training
- a school community where staff are valued and supported
- a track record of supporting staff progression towards teaching qualifications
Visits to the school
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
How to apply
Please complete the application form at the bottom of this page and email to adminoffice@southwonston.hants.sch.uk. Applications close 9th July.
Safeguarding statement
South Wonston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Extended / Out of School Assistant
Job Description
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £12.85 p/h
We are looking for a proactive, caring and organised individual to assist the line manager with the day to day operation of our Acorns Wraparound Care provision,
As an Out of School Assistant, you will be responsible for children aged 4 to 11, helping them to develop personally, socially and educationally in a safe, caring and engaging environment.
Acorns operate during the morning from 7.45am-8.30am and in the afternoon from 3.00pm - 6.00pm. We have various shifts available, both in the morning and afternoon. Please detail your availability on your application form.
Main Responsibilities:
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Assist the line manager with the day to day running of the provision ensuring that the service meets the care, play and educational needs of the children.
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To support and assist in delivering a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children in wraparound care, including ensuring Early Years and Ofsted ratios/standards are maintained.
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Help children with independent play and manage social relationships, in conjunction with the team.
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Prepare rooms and resources in advance and ensure that play equipment, materials and refreshments are set up at the beginning of the session and cleared away and safely stored at the end of the session.
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Ensure that the children use the play equipment correctly.
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Ensure all safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
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Prepare and serve snacks as needed, ensuring good hygiene and allergy awareness
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a caring, patient approach towards children and enjoys seeing them have fun
- Can be creative and plan activities for the children to engage in
- Demonstrates excellent safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing
- Has a positive approach that supports the schools’ visions and values
- Have strong interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Be a team player with a professional attitude
- Is able to use their own initiative
- Is paediatric first aid trained (or willing to complete training)
- Is Level 2 Food Hygiene trained (or willing to complete training)
In return, we offer:
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A warm, supportive school community
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Enthusiastic children who enjoy attending Acorns
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A valued and well-established provision you can continue to shape and grow
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. We are happy to show you around and answer any questions about the role.
To apply, please download a Support Staff application form at the bottom of this page and email to admin@southwonston.hants.sch.uk. We will interview strong candidates as and when applications are received. The closing date is 1st July. However, please note that this role may close before this date if a suitable candidate is found.
Safeguarding
South Wonston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.