The Holt School - Student Support Assistant
THE HOLT SCHOOL
Holt Lane
Wokingham
RG41 1EE
Tel: 0118 978 0165
holtschool@holt.wokingham.sch.uk
Student Support Assistant
Start date: June 2025
37 hours per week: Monday to Friday
Hours of work 8.15am to 4.15pm, term time only
Rate of pay: Grade 4 Scale Point 7-11
£13.26 - £14.13 per hour
Actual Salary £21,348 per annum
The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school which converted to academy status in July 2011.
The successful candidate will have had previous experience in schools, youth or social work, be able to demonstrate a compassionate manner with an appreciation for the need of sensitivity and discretion. An understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures would be an advantage but training will be provided. Good knowledge of Microsoft office programs is essential.
You will work with a Head of Year to deliver excellent pastoral care to support students who are experiencing difficulties associated with school life, including attendance, friendship issues, health issues and uniform misdemeanors. The post holder will be able to prioritise workload and resolve issues that arise independently as well as work effectively in a team. You will also be expected to administer first aid on a daily basis, liaise with parents and support the school’s ethos and expectations.
The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, graded as Outstanding in the Ofsted inspection of March 2023. Further details and an application form are available from the school website
Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone Kay Maynard (Student Support manager) for more information about this post and would be warmly welcomed to come for a visit to see us in action.
The Holt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday, 14th May 2025
