Overview
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated member of staff to work closely with students and families who have emerging problems, or additional needs that require targeted support. You will provide prompt support to families at pre-EHA and at EHA (level 2 Herefordshire levels of need).
Responsibilities
* Respond to referrals made by the JMHS Pastoral Team
* Support attendance improvement and prevention of absence
* Complete initial assessments of family needs
* Make referrals to relevant internal and external agencies for specific support
Person specification / Qualifications
* Organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students and their families
* Experience of working as a Family Support Worker (or equivalent role), and experience in supporting young people and families
* Confident and effective communicator able to relate well to students, parents, staff and external contacts
* Good level of ICT skills and a good understanding of child development and factors that affect how students learn
Role details
* 43 weeks per year (37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week, 39 weeks per year). Note: exact weekly pattern can be discussed
* Working hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday to Thursday; 8:30-4:00 on Fridays
* Salary: JM05 £25,989 pro-rata to contract, actual starting salary £22,358 per annum
JMHS was inspected by OFSTED in November 2022 which confirmed our good grading and included the following comments: Pupil behaviour is good; pupils are polite to teachers and considerate of their peers. Parents rate teachers\' high expectations and many say teachers go above and beyond for their children.
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