Family Support Officer

Job Description

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for an Family Support Officer to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours are 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week term time plus INSET days (39 weeks per year).

Salary: Scale 6, Point 13 (Range 13-17) Actual Starting Salary £22,351 per annum (April 2024 pay rise pending), which includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods.

Applications close: 11th October 2024 at Midday. Interview date: Week commencing 21st October 2024.

School

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery is one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are looking to appoint an reliable, enthusiastic and flexible Family Support Officer to work alongside key staff and external agencies to support pupils and parents/carers (particularly vulnerable families), as well as supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Attendance Officer.

The applicant should have a GCSE in Maths and English to a minimum of Grade C or level 4. School Experience is desirable.

The ideal candidate will:

· be passionate about supporting all pupils and their families, demonstrating empathy and understanding of different needs

· have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with all school stakeholders

· have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively

· be able to work as part of team as well as using their own initiative

We can offer you:
· a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
· enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at admin@merrylands-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 417893.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of seven schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.