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Parent Support Advisor

Greenwood Primary School, Northolt, UB5 4QG

This job expired on 5 June 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: School Pay Scale – Scale 6 (Level 2) (inclusive of London Weighting) 35 Hours Per Week (pro rata 39 weeks) 8.15 a.m. – 4.15 p.m.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 6 (Level 2) (inclusive of London Weighting)

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September 2023, we are looking to appoint a Parent Support Advisor to join our fantastic support staff team. This will be a new role within the school. As a Parent Support Adviser you will work closely with pupils, staff members, parents and external agencies. You will assist

Main Duties include:

• To assist in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families, parents, carers, and pupils in a school context to enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation.
• To work directly with parents, empowering them and their families to get the most out of educational opportunities available.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people with the school and support preventative and early intervention activities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a relevant degree or a minimum level 3 qualification.
• Have experience of supporting children and families within the field of educational, social services/welfare or the voluntary sector.
• Work with a wide range of parents/families in a variety of situations.
• Be professional and know how to manage delicate matters confidentially.
• Have excellent communication and report writing skills
• Be pro-active and want to get things done
• Address pupil underachievement by working in partnership with parent’s carers and children.
• Can provide training and opportunities to get parents fully involved in school life

What the school offers its staff

Greenwood Primary is a welcoming, happy and successful school in Northolt. We offer a supportive environment for both staff and pupils.

Ofsted October 2022 reported that Greenwood is a GOOD school. The report states,

“Staff, including those at the start of their careers, are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ care and consideration towards their workload and well-being. They feel valued and trusted, and appreciate the opportunities provided to help them develop further in their careers.”

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and the search is purely about a candidate’s suitability to work with children.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PSA Advert - 2023.doc - 56.5 KB (opens in new tab)

PS_parent-support-adviser.doc - 45.5 KB (opens in new tab)

JD_parent-support-adviser.doc - 62 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greenwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greenwood Primary School website
• Email address: sohagan2.307@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 02084229630
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenwood-primary-school-northolt

Greenwood Primary is a welcoming, happy and successful school in Northolt. We offer a supportive environment for both staff and pupils.
Ofsted October 2022 reported that Greenwood is a GOOD school. The report states,

“Staff, including those at the start of their careers, are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ care and consideration towards their workload and well-being. They feel valued and trusted, and appreciate the opportunities provided to help them develop further in their careers.”

Arranging a visit to Greenwood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sohagan2.307@lgflmail.org.

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