Avon Valley Academy is looking for a personable and motivated Pupil and Parent Support Officer to join its dedicated team and offer support to pupils and their families. A large part of the role will involve working with the school’s attendance team, including supporting with parent meetings, parent and student engagement and home visits.
Working Hours: Part time (25-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Contract: Fixed term (until 31st August 2026). Required: January 2026
We are a thriving, co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16. Located in Durrington, Wiltshire, our school has a strong reputation for being at the heart of the community and has built strong relationships with the two local army bases at Larkhill and Bulford. With our strong pastoral care and high standards for behaviour, we aim for every lesson and every day to be exceptional so that each individual can thrive and our dedicated and supportive staff go the extra mile to help all our students achieve their dreams. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
As a Pupil Parent Support worker, you will be required to provide a range of support to our students 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;
- Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
- Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
- Enjoys working with young people and can develop good working relationships with them;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Has experience in supporting children / young people / families;
- Is a strong team player, who is able to work effectively with our hardworking team on whole school issues;
- Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social, emotional and mental wellbeing;
- Is an active listener with the ability to be sympathetic and supportive, but firm when needed;
- Has experience working with young people with SEND / behaviour needs (desirable);
- Is committed to improving the life chances of all young people;
- 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: 01980-652467
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Thursday 20th or Friday 21st November 2025
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.