Family Support Worker/Learning Mentor

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD

17 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 June 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £27,711.00 - £30,060.00 Annually (FTE)

Family Support Worker/Learning Mentor job summary

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of After School Club Assistant at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School. St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School & English Hub is seeking to appoint an inspirational staff member to join a team of dedicated staff working within Our Catholic School. The governors of St John Vianney Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly committed and energetic person to join our team as a Family Support Worker. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the guidance of the leadership team, and the SENDCO.

We are looking for a person who:
Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community.
Can thrive in a busy, fast-changing environment.
Is a positive thinker and solution focused.
Is self- driven to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families.
Has excellent communication skills.
Be an excellent, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated teacher
Be able to deliver a rich, well balanced learning experience
Have high expectations of children’s achievement, attainment, behaviour and attitudes
Have a positive outlook and be keen to contribute to the success of our school

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th July 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Friday 4th July 2025
Interview date: Friday 11th July 2025

Post Details
Grade: E – NJC scale point range 12 to 17
Salary: £27,711.00 to £30,060.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/8/2026, Term Time only
Hours: 15 per week
Start Date: 1st September 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.