Parent Support Advisor
Athersley South Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026 or as soon as possible after
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 2 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 6 - £31,537 to £34,434 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be a flexible, tenacious individual who works well both independently and as part of a team. Emotional intelligence is crucial, as is an ability to work with people from all walks of life, in a non-judgmental manner. The successful candidate will:
- Be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related discipline
- Have experience of working within the community, particularly with children and their families
- Have a strong knowledge of safeguarding and either been, or possess the desire to be, a safeguarding lead
- Have the ability to have challenging conversations with parents but be able to maintain a professional and approachable manner at all times
- Have excellent communication skills including the ability to make good use of ICT • Have a strong commitment to multi-agency working
Experience of safeguarding, carrying out family-based assessments, working in a multi-agency manner and delivering training to parents would be advantageous. Training will be available for the successful candidate as well as the opportunity to network with other Parent Support Advisers within the ECM trust.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- enthusiastic learners who are a pleasure to work with
- an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children
- a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
- a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
- professional networks with staff from other ECM Trust schools
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Athersley South Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 306 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01226284223
Primary School 3 - 11 years
Arranging a visit to Athersley South Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk.
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