Family Support Worker - Charnwood Primary Academy
- Employer
- Charnwood Primary Academy (part of Staffordshire University Academies Trust)
- Location
- Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PH
- Salary
- Grade 8 FTE Salary (£31,364 - £35,745) Pro Rata Salary (£30,890 - £35,205) pay award pending
- Closing date
- 7 Mar 2025
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Other - Support staff roles
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Full-Time
Family Support Worker
Fixed Term Contract (maternity Cover) – Start Date 24th March 2025 – 31st December, 2025
Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, Term-time (+4)
Grade 8 FTE Salary (£31,364 - £35,745) Pro Rata Salary (£30,890 - £35,205) pay award pending
This vital role within the school supports improving the life outcomes and opportunities for the children and their families of Charnwood Primary Academy. This will include working with all families in need of support including vulnerable groups, SEND, Pupil Premium eligible, LAC and EAL pupils.
We are looking for someone:
to support and maintain home/school links between the school and families.
To support with parenting skills by providing parenting guidance and support, either on a one-to-one basis or via parent workshops.
To have specific responsibility for attendance across the school.
To work within the ‘Spotlight for Attendance’ programme to improve attendance rates across the school.
To visit family homes by arrangement if this is necessary.
To provide practical help and emotional support for families particularly at times of crisis and organising meetings and drop-ins at appropriate times with relevant children and families.
To be a DDSL.
Charnwood Primary Academy offers:
- An opportunity to work with other professionals and experienced staff.
- A commitment to your professional development.
- A supportive staff team & senior leadership team.
- An excellent working environment.
A completed application form and letter of application, maximum of two sides A4, to be returned to our Executive HT, Mr. Jonathan Williams email Address: jwilliams@suatrust.co.uk by the closing date.
Start date: 24th March 2025 – 31st December, 2025
Location: Charnwood Primary Academy, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PH.
This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Closing date for applications and shortlisting: Friday 7th March, 2025
Interview: Tuesday 11th March, 2025
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide
Supporting Documents for Family Support Worker - Charnwood Primary Academy
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