Parent Support Advisor - Whinstone and Bader Primary Schools (Spark Education Trust)

Parent Support Assistant



Location: Whinstone Primary School and Bader Primary School

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Actual Salary: £24,730 to £26,559

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday 2 May 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 19 May 2025



About Whinstone Primary School

Whinstone Primary School is situated in Ingleby Barwick in the south of Stockton-on-Tees. Our intake is wide ranging by nature, and we are proud of our very inclusive philosophy.

We are determined to have the very best practice in teaching and learning and to create inspirational learning experiences for all our children. To be an effective part of this journey it will be essential that the successful candidate believes passionately that every child can make excellent academic, social and personal progress.



About Bader Primary School

Bader Primary School is a two-form entry school situated in the heart of Thornaby–on–Tees, Stockton. Our school encourages all pupils to be the best they can be and strive for success in all they do in their lives. Our values of ‘Being Happy, Aiming High, Determination, Excellence and Respect’ are promoted in everything we do where we aim to make learning exciting and enjoyable through an engaging, fun and relevant curriculum.



About the Role

The successful candidate will work with school leaders, parents and other agencies to identify and remove barriers to attending school so that all pupils at Bader and Whinstone Primary Schools are safe and can benefit from the wide range of experiences provided by both schools.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with and supporting vulnerable families and children. They will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to find solutions to complex problems and work with others to implement these solutions.



What we have:

1. A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
2. Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
3. An aspirational curriculum for all students
4. A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
5. Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
6. Opportunities for career development

How to Apply

Please make sure both application forms, part 1 and 2, are completed and returned via email to vacancies@sparkeducation.org

Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date, assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.