Overview
Family Support Worker
Band 8, Spinal Column Points 12 - 15 £24,707.89 to £25,939.91 per annum, 37 hours per week, term time only plus PD Days (195 days per year). Permanent. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who wish to work on a part-time basis.
Role and context
Are you passionate about supporting the wider family so that children can reach their full potential? Ayresome Primary School values strong communication between the school and families. As noted in our last Ofsted inspection report: “A very high proportion of pupils join the school partway through their primary education. Leaders prioritise working with parents and carers to minimise the impact of this disruption on pupils’ learning.” (Ofsted May 2023)
Responsibilities
We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Family Support Worker. The successful candidate will:
* Have experience of working with pupils and parents/carers, and with multi‑agency teams to support the needs of individual or groups of pupils.
* Have knowledge and understanding of removing barriers to learning and improving attendance.
* Be an effective role model for pupils by demonstrating positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from pupils.
* Meet the criteria detailed on the person specification and be able to apply using the provided application form.
Qualifications and requirements
* Suitable qualifications and experience as detailed on the person specification.
* Must apply using the provided application form; CVs will not be accepted.
* Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding and eligibility
Ayresome Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
Support and contact
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher, on 01642 244961 or via email aycharlotte.haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org
Closing and interview dates
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, Tuesday 16th September. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th September.
Application process
Requesting an application form
Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site: http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers
Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com
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