Early Help Practitioner - Maternity Cover

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Thursday 8-4PM Friday - 8- 3.30PM
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Grade 3 SCP 5/6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with children, young people and their families

Experience of undertaking and leading family assessments and coordinating services to meet identified need

Experience of working within an education setting

Experience of creating and or coordinating multiple agency responses eg early help assessment

Grade C equivalent in Maths and English

Up to date training in Safeguarding procedures

A level 3 qualification relevant to the field of working with children and or families

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant national legislation

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and how/when to implement

Excellent communication and time-management and administrative skills

A willingness to support the Christian ethos of the school

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, families and external agencies

Knowledge of the services available to support families through the local offer

Knowledge of the education system and the everyday function of a school

Knowledge of key government policies eg ‘Working Together to Improve Attendance’

Knowledge of the Early Help Assessment Framework and process.

Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities

To comply with all policies adopted by the governing body for example Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and caring school community where SLT are committed to ensuring staff wellbeing is protected and workload is sensible
• An innovative school who are committed to continuous professional development and to supporting our pupils to make the best possible progress
• A bespoke, in-house CPD programme which allows staff to be reflective about their own practice and take ownership of their own development as well as the opportunity to work towards NPQs
• A purpose-built state of the art school building, ample parking, access to our school gym in the evenings and your own dedicated classroom

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: jobs@holytrinitybarnsley.org
• Phone number: 01226 704575
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-catholic-and-church-of-england-school

Holy Trinity is a 3 – 16 Catholic and Church of England through school which opened in September 2012 in a purpose-built, state of the art building. We have a 470-place primary phase and a 700-place secondary phase.

Our 3 – 16 through-school status offers exciting and innovative learning opportunities which enhance progress and create a seamless transition between Key Stages 2 & 3.

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@holytrinitybarnsley.org.

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