Family Support Adviser
- Salary: Grade C
- Hours: 25-30 hours per week
- Job Type: Part-time
- Location: Plymouth
We are seeking a SEND Assistant and Family Support Adviser (FSA) to join a Plymouth school. This role is both varied and challenging, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. By empowering parents and carers, you will help to strengthen the home-school partnership and contribute to the best educational experience for our pupils.
Day to Day of the role:
- Act as a primary contact for families requiring support, especially those vulnerable or ‘at risk.'
- Foster positive relationships with parents and carers to enhance the home-school partnership.
- Provide confidential support and advice to parents on various issues affecting their children.
- Facilitate group workshops and support sessions for parents/carers.
- Work on improving attendance in collaboration with the school attendance lead and external agencies.
- Engage parents/carers in their child's learning and promote the importance of parental influence.
- Complete necessary documentation to ensure families receive appropriate support.
- Record interactions and concerns using the school's electronic safeguarding system.
- Liaise with a range of local agencies to provide or signpost suitable assistance.
- Conduct home visits and support parents during school transitions.
- Provide pastoral support to pupils and assist with the delivery of development intervention programmes.
- Comply with all relevant policies and procedures and contribute to the school's aims and vision.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the role.
- Resilience and confidence to address challenges effectively.
- Organisational and literacy skills for writing referrals, record-keeping, and maintaining tracking systems.
- A child-centred approach to all aspects of the role.
- Empathy, compassion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Creativity and innovation in designing responses to meet needs.
- Willingness to participate in continuous professional development.
Benefits:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Being part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
To apply for the SEND Assistant and Family Support Adviser position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.