Family Support Worker
Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 18 hours / 3days a week Term time only plus 4 weeks over holidays Mon-Fri
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711 - £30,060
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity at our Chestnut Centre in Brixham for an enthusiastic and assertive Family Support Worker to join our team. Chestnut provides support to children at Key Stage 1 and 2 who are experiencing difficulties in maintaining a placement in mainstream school as a result of their social, emotional or behavioral needs. The successful candidate will deliver support to our young people and their families, providing flexible and responsive assistance in relation to Educational, Health and Social support available to families with SEN needs.
The ideal candidate will have
- At least 1 years’ experience of working directly with families and children/young people with SEN and disabilities (e.g. Teaching support, youth Work)
- Training/qualifications in youth or social work to national standards (NVQ3 in a relevant discipline)
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, including excellent listening skills, with young people and adults
- Knowledge of the roles of other agencies, how other agencies work and what is available locally and nationally
- A full driving licence
- Ability and willingness to travel within a reasonable catchment area
What the school offers its staff
Working at Mayfield School offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.
You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.
Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield:https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4
As well as being part of this rewarding environment, Mayfield offers many personal benefits, including:
- Impressive Government Pension Scheme;18.4% for Support Staff plus other peace of mind / family protection benefits.
- Access to free Well-being Support & Services
- Blue Light Discount Card & Employee Discount Scheme; providing up to 20% discounts across many companies
Commitment to safeguarding
All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies are available to view on TES.com where applications need to be made
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Mayfield School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 265 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Mayfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.
At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.
At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.
Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.
Arranging a visit to Mayfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org.
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