Family Support Worker

Alwoodley Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Strong leadership

Supportive staff and diverse learners

Well-resourced learning environment

Job summary

Alwoodley Primary School in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to support pupils and families under the guidance of the headteacher, SENCo and SLT. You will help manage attendance and admissions, contribute to safeguarding, and liaise with professionals to provide Early Help support.

You will also join our OPAL team at lunchtimes to support children during play. The role requires flexibility, a natural rapport with pupils, and a commitment to strengthening the wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Experience in family support work is beneficial.
• Ability to work with pupils and families across the school.
• Willingness to join OPAL lunchtime activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil and family wellbeing and readiness to learn.
• Manage attendance and admission issues.
• Safeguarding team member and liaise with local cluster for Early Help.
• Collaborate with other professionals in school.
• Support OPAL activities at lunchtimes.

Skills

Rapport building

Collaboration with professionals

Flexible / adaptable

Wellbeing support

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to work under the direction of the headteacher, SENCo and SLT to support the wider wellbeing and welfare of pupils in order that they are ready and eager to learn. In addition, the this the role involves managing the daily and wider attendance and admission issues across the school. The successful candidate will also form part of the safeguarding team and liaise with the local cluster to provide Early Help support for families. Experience of this role would be beneficial. An important part of your job will be to collaborate with other professionals in school, so it is important that you are able to work well with other people. We are looking for someone who is keen to make a difference to pupils and the community. It would be helpful if you have a natural ability in building rapport with pupils. As a family support worker in our school, you will be expected to support pupils and families across the school as and when needed therefore the ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs to the school and its pupils is a priority. The successful candidate will also form part of our Outdoor Play and Learning Team (OPAL) at lunchtimes and support children when playing.

We will offer you:

• A commitment to you and your professional development.
• Strong, supportive leadership and committed staff.
• Eager, enthusiastic and well-motivated children from diverse backgrounds.
• An active and supportive governing body.
• A well-maintained school building, along with an extensive and well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Is this you?

Closing date: Monday 21st September at midday.
Interviews: TBC

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Occupational Health assessment (via completion of health questionnaire if successful) and satisfactory references.