Family Worker Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated person to fulfil the role of Family Worker Assistant. This post is available for an immediate start.

Your role in school will be to work with the Family Worker to support parents/carers, children and their families in children’s learning and development so that, in partnership with schools and other agencies, children and young people are supported to meet their full potential.

You will assist in Family Room preparations and presentations, helping to maintain the order and cleanliness of the Family Room environment and in the absence of the Family Worker, lead groups such as Stay and Play.

Schools are a unique environment, extremely busy and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential. This is a highly rewarding but demanding role so a calm manner and good sense of humour is important.

You will join our friendly and dedicated team and will be supported by experienced colleagues.

You will need to:

• be flexible to meet the demands of this role
• be a positive and hardworking, active member of the team
• be able to work under pressure
• have the sensitivity and tact required to work with families from a variety of different backgrounds
• be able to promote the school values
• be able to confidently work with IT systems to accurately record information
• work collaboratively with school staff and partner agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support.
• have a Level 3 qualification in childcare, social care, or education, though direct experience with children and families is also valued.

We can offer:

• A strong values-based school ethos
• A vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with happy children who enjoy learning
• A supportive, hard-working and committed staff team
• Excellent Professional Development

Please refer to the attached application pack for further information and use the Job Description / Person Specification to aid you in your supporting statement.

The post is for 37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 additional days for INSET.

A working day would be as follows:

Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Must be prepared to work additional hours on occasion.

Visits to the school are very welcome and highly encouraged; In the meantime, please visit our website - themeads.org.uk - to find out more about us. Please call our School Business Manager, Miss Ansell, on 01582 490905 or email finance@themeads.primaryluton.co.uk to arrange a visit.

You will be notified, via My New Term, as soon as possible after, if you have been shortlisted for the post.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school or college might want to explore with you at interview. Further information on how online searches will be undertaken can be found in our schools Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post,