Family Support Worker
The Gateway School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,992.00 - £28,163.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £20,603 - £22,324
Family Support Worker job summary
Although our pupils are aged between 11-16 years, they have often experienced significant gaps in their learning from moving through several primary schools or poor attendance. Therefore, their learning levels may be significantly below age-related expectations which, together with self-esteem or SEMH needs, require their teaching to be dynamic, flexible and exciting in order to engage.
Our class sizes are set at a maximum of 9 pupils and teachers are supported by at least one Learning Support Assistant within the classroom. Often, class sizes are smaller than this due to the broad range of 1:1 / paired learning and enrichment interventions in place throughout the day.
We are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and have been oversubscribed for several years.
Are you passionate about supporting students and families, fostering connections, and ensuring every child thrives? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student and Family Support Officer to join our team and play a pivotal role in building a supportive school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), supporting students and families through safeguarding processes.
- Lead attendance initiatives, address unauthorised absences, and work with families and external agencies.
- Provide tailored support for families, including applications for Free School Meals, transport, and benefits.
- Facilitate smooth transitions for students joining or leaving the school.
- Build strong relationships with families and foster engagement through forums, events, and communications.
- Support student well-being and personal development through mentoring and conflict resolution.
What We’re Looking For:
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.
The Gateway School is committed to safer recruitment and the successful applicant will subject to the relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
If you have any queries please contact us on 01604 878977.
For more information, please find attached the Job Description.
Closing date will be Tuesday 7th January @midday.
Interviews : To be confirmed
The Gateway reserves the right to close adverts, interview and appoint a candidate if they have sufficient applicants before the closing date.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Gateway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 71 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Gateway School website (opens in new tab)
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