Parent Support Advisor

St Josephs; North East; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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St Joseph's Catholic Academy is seeking a temporary Parent Support Advisor to strengthen home–school partnerships and help families overcome challenges affecting learning, wellbeing or attendance. The role emphasizes empathy, approachability and a genuine commitment to making a difference in children's lives.

You will work with parents and carers to provide guidance, practical support, and early intervention, liaising with safeguarding teams and local agencies to create a joined-up approach that

Competenze

• Empathic and approachable nature essential.
• Excellent communication and listening skills required.
• Ability to build trust with families and pupils.

Mansioni

• Provide one-to-one support to parents and carers.
• Signpost to external services and resources.
• Facilitate parenting workshops and early intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with school staff and safeguarding teams to support pupils.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication skills

Discretion

Collaboration

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St Joseph's Catholic Academy is looking to appoint a temporary Parent Support Advisor until 31st August 2027. As a Parent Support Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening the partnership between home and school, helping families to overcome challenges that may affect their child's learning, wellbeing, or attendance. This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, approachable, and passionate about supporting children and their families.

You will work closely with parents and carers to provide guidance, practical support, and early intervention strategies. Your responsibilities may include offering one-to-one support, signposting to external services, facilitating parenting workshops, and helping families navigate issues such as behaviour, routines, housing, or financial hardship.

Collaboration is central to this role-you'll liaise with school staff, safeguarding teams, and local agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to pupil support. By building trust and positive relationships, you'll help create a supportive environment where families feel empowered and pupils are better able to thrive in school.

This is a rewarding and impactful role that requires excellent communication skills, discretion, and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.