Parent Support Advisor - Shaftesbury Primary School
Salary: Grade 7, Point 8: £20,267 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until July 2026, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
Shaftesbury Primary School is seeking a highly organized and compassionate Parent Support Advisor to join our dedicated team. This role provides vital support to parents and families within our school community.
Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for parents, offering advice and support in a friendly, professional manner.
* Work with families to help overcome barriers to learning, including attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing challenges.
* Signpost parents to external agencies and community support where appropriate.
* Support the safeguarding and pastoral work of the school.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage a busy workload.
* Ability to build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
* Caring, empathetic, and solution-focused approach.
* Experience in administration/family support.
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Entry level
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