Parent and Family Support Advisor

Ansford Academy; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time service provider to support children and families across multiple schools. The successful candidate will provide guidance to enhance student participation and address absenteeism issues. Candidates must be able to travel between schools and conduct home visits as part of their duties. Experience in relevant fields is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel between schools and conduct home visits.
• Strong advisory and guidance skills for children, families, and schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to improve student engagement.
• Investigate absenteeism and suggest preventative measures.

Skills

Commercial Property Paralegal

Family Support

FMCG Sales

Admin Support

Adobe Flash

Job description

The post is to provide a PFSA service to the following schools with the indicative time spent in those schools indicated in brackets.

• Ansford Academy (54%)
• Castle Cary Community Primary School (21%)
• Ditcheat Primary School (9%)
• Keinton Mandeville Primary School (16%)

It will be necessary for the successful candidate to be able to travel between schools and some home visits will be necessary. Therefore the ability to drive is considered necessary for the role.

The post is hosted by Ansford Academy as part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.

Core Purpose

Provide advice and guidance to children / young people families and schools to encourage their involvement in the school environment encourage the positive participation of the students in the learning environment of the school and improve the learning opportunities for those students.

Investigate the circumstances behind absences or contributing causing children and young people to be unable to make best use of time at school and if appropriate help resolve difficulties and identify areas that may be of concern in the near future.

Enable the focus of attention on likely causes to provide a preventative option for the school and other agencies.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Commercial Property Paralegal
• Family Support
• FMCG Sales
• Admin Support
• Adobe Flash

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1