School Family Worker
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
19 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year (Term Time Only) Monday-Friday 8.30am-4pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Level 4 Point 12-14 (£25,680.36 - £26,118.35)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- We are looking for an empathetic and proactive individual with the following skills and experience:
- Experience working with families, children, or within a community support role (ideally in a school or similar setting).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of families.
- Strong understanding of child development and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of local community resources and services.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- A relevant qualification in social work, family support, or a related field (desirable but not essential).
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Must hold a relevant L3 qualification, including maths English and Science at GCSE C and above.
For more information visit our website www.stphilips.cambs.sch.uk/vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
At St. Philip's, we are a supportive and inclusive team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and their families.
We offer a friendly work environment,
ongoing professional development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to the school’s values and ethos.
If you are dedicated to supporting families and helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.
The kettle is on, so come for a tour!
Commitment to safeguarding
St Philip’s CE (A) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.
In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will also be completed for shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 259 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01223 508707
We are a growing, urban primary school close to the centre of Cambridge with a diverse and dynamic local community. We have close connections with our local churches and other faith groups as well as growing connections with the University of Cambridge. The recently appointed Headteacher is committed to ensuring an excellent standard of education for all pupils at St. Philip’s. To achieve this, there is a drive to provide a culture where teachers can focus on delivering the very best, by reducing unnecessary burdens upon them. St. Philip’s is highly committed to supporting the career development of all staff to ensure everyone in our community can flourish. As a Church of England school, the successful candidate will to demonstrate their full commitment to the Christian vision and values of the school.
Arranging a visit to St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk.
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