Pupil and Parent Support Advisor

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8FB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14.13 per hour (£27,254 pro rata per annum)

Pupil and Parent Support Advisor job summary

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking for a personable and motivated Pupil and Parent Support Advisor to join its dedicated team and offer support to our pupils and their families.

Working Hours: Part Time (15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training Days). Required: April 2026

We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Our nursery is open to children aged 3 to 4 years and is where our youngest pupils begin their educational journey. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our setting aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022, we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

As a Pupil Parent Support worker, you will be required to provide a range of support to our children and their families, helping to address any challenges and improve outcomes. This may include helping children with SEN needs, behavioral, emotional and social development and communication skills, while also supporting parents with parenting techniques, family issues and providing advice on how to access to other support services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and external agencies;
  
• Enjoys working with children and can develop positive working relationships with them;
  
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
  
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
  
• Has previous experience in supporting children / families, including those from military families;
  
• Has knowledge / experience of military life (or is willing to learn about it);
  
• Is a strong team player, who is able to work effectively with our hardworking team on whole school issues;
  
• Is dedicated, self-motivated and consistent;
  
• Is an active listener with the ability to be sympathetic and supportive, but firm when needed;
  
• Is committed to improving the life chances of all children;
  
• Has experience working with young people with SEND / behaviour needs (desirable);
  
• Is willing to learn and attend relevant training.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01980-670268

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-church-of-england-primary-school-salisbury

St Michael's Primary School at Larkhill is a brand new, state of the art primary school with a beautiful new nursery.

We realise that we cannot possibly teach our pupils everything they need to know, but we are committed to ensuring we spark interest, ignite passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. We able to do this with the fabulous facilities at the school which include extensive, beautifully landscaped grounds with a dedicated sports pitch and multi use games area.

St Michael's is committed to a curriculum that takes learning outside and is delighted to have areas like the meadow garden and exploration trail as outdoor learning areas.

St Michael's is an incredible school, not only the building but the individuals within it; providing children with the firm foundation they need to go out from here, standout in their communities and shine brightly in a rapidly changing world.

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