We are a fully inclusive school and proud to follow ‘The Mary Bassett Way’. Our school is welcoming and happy and we all aim to be the best we can be whilst helping each other to achieve great things.

The children make positive behaviour choices and enjoy a creative curriculum with real life opportunities provided to enhance their learning experience. We are lucky to have a beautiful site with many opportunities for outdoor learning throughout all year groups.

We have high expectations for our children, whilst at the same time providing a calm and caring environment where all children are nurtured and supported.

Family Support Worker - Part Time 5 Days per week (12.5 hours) Monday -  Thursday 9:30am - 12:00pm (Term time only)

Job Summary

This role focuses on building strong relationships between school and home to improve pupils' attendance, wellbeing, and educational outcomes. The postholder works closely with parents, carers, school staff, and external agencies to identify and remove barriers to learning through early intervention, family support, and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attendance Leadership: Act as the school's Attendance Officer, monitoring attendance, identifying concerns early, analysing attendance data, supporting vulnerable pupils, meeting with families, conducting home visits, and ensuring compliance with attendance procedures and legal requirements.
• Family Support: Build positive relationships with parents and carers, provide personalised support, implement action plans, promote parental engagement, signpost families to local services, and support transitions and access to external support.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and external professionals to coordinate interventions, complete referrals and Early Help assessments, and ensure families receive appropriate support.
• Safeguarding: Promote children's welfare by following safeguarding procedures, recording concerns accurately on CPOMS, supporting families facing challenges, and working in line with statutory guidance and data protection legislation.
• Data and Administration: Maintain accurate records, produce reports, analyse attendance and intervention data, manage correspondence, and complete statutory documentation for internal and external agencies.
• School Contribution: Support the school's vision, promote inclusive practices, raise awareness of attendance and wellbeing, provide guidance to staff and families, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Please see the job description and job specification for further details

We Offer:

●       A vibrant and friendly atmosphere.

●       Welcoming and supportive staff.

●       A dedicated leadership team.

●       Various staff benefits and incentives, including discounted wrap-around care fees and complimentary refreshments.

Safeguarding at The Mary Bassett Lower School

The Mary Bassett Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, rigorous safer recruitment procedures, social media checks and reference checks.