Parent Support Advisor

North Bradley CofE Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0TA

11 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: The working hours for this role are expected to be 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. There is some flexibility with the working pattern.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254 - £28,598 per annum pro rata | £3,086 - £3,312 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

North Bradley CE Primary School is seeking to appoint apassionate and enthusiastic Parent Support Advisor. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

The Parent Support Advisor plays a key role in improving pupil attendance by acting as a vital link between school and families, identifying barriers and promoting regular engagement with education, while monitoring and analysing attendance data to address concerns and maintain accurate records. They build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, offering guidance, practical support and, where appropriate, conducting home visits to encourage positive routines and engagement. Working collaboratively with school staff and external agencies, they contribute to multi-agency plans, early support assessments and coordinated interventions for pupils. The role also involves supporting children’s wellbeing by developing resilience, self-esteem and positive social outcomes, while addressing barriers to learning and attendance. In addition, they contribute to whole-school strategies, including attendance improvement initiatives, parental workshops and the development of inclusive pastoral policies. The Advisor maintains high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional conduct, working closely with families and agencies to ensure the safety and success of every child.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

What the school offers its staff

We are a busy, friendly school, with lots going on.

North Bradley CE Primary School welcomes children aged 4-11. We strive to provide children with a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment in which their intellectual, spiritual, personal, social and physical development can flourish. We are a Christian School where we believe that we should love and serve one another and make a difference in the world. We are always seeking ways to do the best for all of our children; establishing exciting learning opportunities that inspire and engage at every level. We are aspirational for all of the children at our school and seek to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that allows children to develop their skills and understanding of a wealth of subjects.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.