- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1045 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
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- School website
- The Kings of Wessex Academy website (opens in new tab)
Parent and Family Support Advisor (PFSA)
More than one location, Wessex Learning Trust23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full-time (37 hours), part time will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711 - £31,067 (Grade 12 Points 12-19) full-time equivalent
Actual salary
- actual starting salary £24,046 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Parent and Family Support Adviser to work across the Wessex Learning Trust. Our PFSA’s provide essential advice and guidance to families, parents, and learners to encourage learner wellbeing, attendance, and participation in the school environment and community, enabling overall improvement in learning opportunities, aspirations, and achievements for learners.
The post holder will be required to explore circumstances behind learner absence or difficulties, to help resolve and identify areas that maybe of concern in a timely way which may then lead them to instigate or build on Early Help Assessments. The role will also require the candidate to act as a Lead Practitioner at times, running bespoke interventions and group work under the direction of the Safeguarding and Education Welfare Lead. This role requires travel.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
• Experience of working with young people and/or families who have a range of vulnerabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with learners, staff, parents, and external agencies using tact and discretion to ensure a professional response.
• Ability to work confidentially in a fast-moving environment, often with conflicting priorities.
• A positive approach to the challenges faced and the ability to think and deliver services in a creative, flexible, and non-judgmental way.
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation to meet service requirements.
• Ability to undertake the role of lead professional where appropriate.
• Good literacy, numeracy, organisational and administration/IT skills.
What the school offers its staff
• The full support of a dedicated team of staff who are values-driven and are committed to a healthy working culture.
• The opportunity to work with a variety of different education phases across twenty schools, a teacher-training organisation and a fitness and leisure centre.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Wessex Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- kmiklos@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
The Wessex Learning Trust is a leading multi-academy trust in the South West of England, offering a world class, twenty-first century education for all young people aged between two and nine-teen.
We are passionate about providing the very best education for all the children in our care. Our ambition is that every student is helped to achieve their full potential so that they can make a positive contribution to our society and realise their lifetime ambitions.
Each individual Academy in the Wessex Learning Trust is encouraged to maintain its own distinctive ethos, be at the centre of their community and raise aspirations and achievement. This is achieved in two ways: firstly, through excellent teaching to inspire curiosity, unlock talents and realise potential; and secondly, by ensuring high quality care, guidance and support that ensures the personal development and welfare of each child.
By working together, we believe we can harness the talents of all our staff, share good practice between all our Academies and share resources that enable us to concentrate on delivering excellence in education.
School Details
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Arranging a visit to Wessex Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kmiklos@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk.
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