Family Support Officer (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract)
Stocklake Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DPDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
13 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week/Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,869 to £28,845 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £29,477 to £31,645 per annum)
Pay scale
- Bucks Pay Range 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We welcome applications from candidates who are wholeheartedly committed to giving students and their families the support they need.
Reporting directly to the Head of School, the purpose of the role is to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for school-aged students and their families by providing a range of family support interventions and activities. The Family Support Officer will meet parents and families new to the school to identify any support that may be needed. They will deliver focused family support to improve the social, emotional development and health of pupils and their families. As part of the Safeguarding team you will work closely with the designated safeguarding lead and heads of departments to keep students safe, help them achieve their full learning potential and support families in engaging with their children’s learning, development and well-being. Please see Job Description for further details.
You will take an active role in building effective relationships with students and their families and will be prepared to work hard to enable them to thrive and be the best they can. Liaising with relevant professionals and outside agencies, attending core group and child protection meetings, case conferences and multi-agency meetings is a key part of the role as is working closely with staff, planning, and delivering safeguarding training in order to achieve best outcomes for the students. Please see Person Specification for further details.
What the school offers its staff
Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stocklake Park Community School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thevalefederation.com
- Phone number
- 01296 427221
Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
Arranging a visit to Stocklake Park Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.
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