Pakeman Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. We are looking for a Child and Family Support Worker. Do you have what it takes to help improve life outcomes and opportunities of disadvantaged and vulnerable children: by working with families, parents, carers to overcome barriers to learning? by driving improved attendance and punctuality? by delivering a range of family learning? by providing support and guidance for parents? by signposting parents / carers to the support they need? by working with pupils to improve self-esteem and build confidence and resilience? We are looking for candidates with: A desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our children The ability to act as advocate, mediator and negotiator for our parents and carers in a range of situations Significant experience of working with and engaging parents / carers and children through individual and / or group-based support The ability to develop and deliver a range of family learning opportunities to support parents/carers to engage more fully in their child’s learning and to reintegrate parents into work or study An understanding of how to promote good school attendance and punctuality and how to tackle poor attendance (Including persistent absence or exclusion) Drive, enthusiasm, resilience and positive attitudes Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong partnership skills, including ability to work professionally and confidently in close liaison with schools and other agencies We can offer you: Stimulating working environment Opportunities for professional development and the opportunity to make a difference within our schools Friendly, supportive colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement. Enthusiastic children who want to learn About You Working for the team, service and our organisation Not Specified