Family Support Worker

We are looking to appoint a committed Part-Time Family Support Worker. We are seeking someone who has ambition and confidence as well as wanting to develop their skills within a school.

At KPIA we pride ourselves on our collaborative and caring approach to education. We ensure that we provide our children with high quality education as well as supporting and developing their independence and wellbeing with safeguarding at the heart of all we do. Our mission is ‘Children First’ and we ensure that this is at the heart of everything we do in our school. As a school we follow the values of inclusion, integrity, initiative, inspiring and involvement.

Duties will include:

• Act as the lead point of contact for the parents/carers of pupils receiving additional support
• Maintain regular communication with specific parents/carers and provide personalised support for families through issues as they arise
• Put interventions in place to encourage parents/carers’ involvement in supporting pupils’ development and progress Implement and monitor progress of action plans, working with parents/carers to make adjustments to support as necessary
• Work with relevant staff to identify and bring onboard pupils and parents/carers that would benefit from personalised support
• Liaise and build relationships with external agencies and professionals, following up on actions where necessary
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and relevant meetings
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent), and our child protection and health and safety policies
• Please see Job description and person specification for more information

The role is working 20 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. The ideal working pattern is Monday to Friday working 4 hours per day, the actual hours of work are negotiable depending on the ideal candidate.

School visits are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01536 481922 to arrange this.

If you would like to learn more about us then please visit our website on www.ketteringparkinfantacademy.co.uk