Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker - Begbrook Primary Academy

Permanent, Full-Time position, Term Time Only, plus Inset days.

Salary – CLF 10 (£33,450 - £37,129)

Actual – £28,643 – £31,793 term time only plus inset days

Required - As soon as possible

Closing Date – 28th April 2024

Interview Dates – 2nd May 2024

Begbrook Primary Academy

We are a 3-form Primary School with a Preschool and we are part of the Cabot Learning Federation. We are a forward-thinking Academy and we endeavour to base our teaching approaches on the latest high-quality educational research. We have an innovative and creative approach to our curriculum in which children are encouraged to take on states of being as subject experts. This allows them to develop deep knowledge and understanding through a highly immersive learning experience. Our exciting curriculum enables children to develop a range of skills and it provides purposeful and engaging opportunities for their reading and writing. In addition, we support all children to develop self-agency and emotional literacy through helping them to understand themselves as learners and to have a sense of their own well-being.

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our supportive and talented team at Begbrook Primary Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Family Support Worker who will provide high quality, impartial, solutions focussed pastoral support and guidance to students and their families. They will enable students to achieve to their full potential, raise aspirations and facilitate academic progress. Will work in partnership with parents to strengthen parental capacity, promote understanding of their child’s needs, improve family relationships and increase parental engagement. The role will also involve working with our Attendance Lead to identify families for the Family Support Worker to work with to support improving attendance at school.

Given that a lot of your work will be conducting home visits and supporting families, you will need to have a UK driving licence, own your own car and willing to drive students/families. This will be done in accordance with the schools detailed risk assessment and expenses will be covered by the school.

Your opportunity:

Not only will you be working within one of our fantastic academies, but you will be a part of a diverse Federation working alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot learning Federation are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate which you can be a part of. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and a number of other well-being benefits. You will be working within a large multi-academy trust which provides dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to gain experience within other departments and CLF functions.

About the Cabot Learning Federation

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.

CLF is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we embrace diversity and proudly serve a wide range of students and communities. We actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups, including those of diverse ethnicities, genders, gender identities, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, religions and backgrounds.

We take pride in being an integral part of diverse communities in the region, and we celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds among our students. Our goal is to create a curriculum that is responsive to the unique needs and interests of all our pupils, reflecting the diverse tapestry of their backgrounds and experiences. Join us in building an environment where everyone's contributions are valued and respected.

Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.