Family Partnership Assistant

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Collaboration with Nexus staff

Job summary

Kelford School, part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust in Rotherham, is seeking a compassionate Family Partnership Assistant to support pupils and families. The role focuses on building positive relationships, acting as a key contact between home and school, and helping families access services to remove learning barriers.

The post is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a start date at earliest convenience. Closing date 20 November 2026 and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with diverse families.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Experience of working with children, families or within educational, social care or community settings.
• Understands confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Works well in a multidisciplinary team and uses initiative.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, effective relationships with families and act as a key contact between home and school.
• Work closely with parents, carers, pupils and professionals to provide practical support and strengthen engagement.
• Help families access services and resources they need to support learning and wellbeing.
• Promote pupil wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and inclusion; support families through challenges and celebrate successes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship building

Empathy

Resilience

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Teamwork

Experience with children/families

Job description

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Job profile for Family Partnership Assistant

Family Partnership Assistant

Kelford School 20/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £25,565 - £27,732 pro rata (£29,542 - £32,046 FTE) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Education (Support Services) Date posted 21/10/2026 Job reference REQ24251

Attachments: NEXUS Application Form (1).docx, Person spec (1).pdf, Job Description (3).pdf

Job description

Kelford School

Oakdale Road,

Kimberworth,

Rotherham

S61 2NU

Start date: At earliest convenience

Contract type: Permanent; 37 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fridays 8.00am to 3.30pm.

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026

P.R.I.D.E (Pupil Voice, Respect, Independence, Dignity,Entidement)

Do you have these core traits to be a successful Family Partnership Assistant at Kelford School?

Kelford School is a special school spanning across 4 different sites which and provides 182 places for children and young people, aged 2-19, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint a Family Partnership Assistant to support our students to "Be Kind, Be Safe, Be the Best They Can Be".

Our ambition and yours will be that Kelford is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Kelford deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre Of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be." This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. please see a copy Of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.

Our Opportunity

At Kelford School, we recognise that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly organised Family Partnership Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This rewarding role will focus on building positive and effective relationships with families, acting as a key point of contact between home and school. The successful candidate will work closely with parents, carers, pupils and professionals to provide practical support, strengthen engagement and help families access the services and resources they need.

As a Family Partnership Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting pupil wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and inclusion. You will support families through periods of challenge, celebrate successes, and help remove barriers to learning by fostering trusting and collaborative relationships.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can build positive, professional relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Has experience of working with children, families or within an educational, social care or community setting.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also using their own initiative.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to work alongside committed staff who share a passion for inclusion and pupil success.

If you are committed to strengthening family engagement, supporting vulnerable pupils and helping families to thrive, we would welcome an application from you.

Together, we can build strong partnerships that enable every child to reach their full potential.

What you can expect

• An exciting opportunity to join a growing Trust
• A thriving environment where you will be supported and encouraged to think in new ways.
• An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
• Access to tailored CPD through Nexus Academies Trust and the Opportunity Area which includes pathways into Initial Teaching Training
• Working within an award winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Catherine Bentley, Deputy Headteacher at [e-mail] or on 01709 512088.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Head Office

Riverside House

Main Street

Rotherham

S60 1AE