An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Home School Link Worker at our happy, thriving and ambitious school where staff well-being is a priority.
We are seeking a HSLW who can be proactive in working alongside our staff and pupils to provide a secure link between home and school. A key part of the role is working preventatively with families, building capacity and signposting support and guidance.
The HSLW will be an integral part of the Pastoral Support Team (HSLW, ELSA, SENCo) working closely with all members of the school community and wider service providers.
This is a flexible, part-time role for 32 hours a week, term time only.
We are looking for a committed person who has:
- A good standard of education, including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent (Grade C)
- Experience of working within a school or similar setting
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding
- Ability to be a Deputy Designating Safeguarding Lead DDSL (or willingness to train)
- Awareness of local and national agencies that provide support for children and their families
- A skilled and effective communicator, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Competent IT skills
- A commitment to support people in difficult circumstances with an open and non-judgemental approach
- Confident to constructively challenge when needed
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice
- Ability to put in place professional boundaries
- Willingness to work as part of a team
In return, we can offer you:
- A happy school with a hard-working, supportive and friendly team
- Children who love to learn and always try their best
- An inclusive environment
- Opportunities for continued professional development
Burpham Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged four to eleven within the Learning Partners Academy Trust, we also have a Specialist KS1 Communication and Interaction Needs Centre. We aspire to help every child in our care to develop as a whole person, becoming confident, happy, independent, creative and adaptable, to love learning and to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Our experienced and well-established teaching team have high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and we never stop trying to find new ways of promoting learning and making improvements to our school.
Applications should be made using the attached form (CVs will not be accepted) and should reach the school by midday on Friday 29th September 2023 with interviews planned for the week commencing 2nd October. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview strong candidates before the closing date.
Burpham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.