Family Support Worker

To be an effective Family Support Worker who supports children and their families to ensure pupils are successful, happy, safe, and able to achieve their full potential. The Family Support Worker will work closely with pupils, parents/carers, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, promote positive wellbeing, and strengthen family engagement with the school.

The postholder will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and wider safeguarding team to ensure that children are safe, supported, and able to access education consistently

30 hours per week over 5 days (actually working hours can be negotiated)

TERM TIME - Plus 3 additional weeks and 5 training days

About our Academy

At Richmond Primary Academy, we are relentless in our drive for every child to have access to a world class education and enrichment opportunities to help them build a life-long love of learning. We expect all of our children to show good behaviour for learning at all times, which enables the classrooms to be a hub of learning. We firmly believe in educating the whole child, to ensure that all children can reach their full potential both academically and as creative and curious individuals.

Our aim is that our children leave us ready to achieve in their secondary education, as independent learners with a strong sense of self and a secure knowledge base of how to be a successful global citizen.

Salary & Benefits

NJC08 £26,824 per annum FTE (£20,573.56 per annum pro rata)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Someone who can work under the direction of the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to support pupils and families.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

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Thee David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.