Family Support Worker at Bridge Academy
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New
Job Reference #
EDV/2025/BA/78281
Location
Jonathans, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5DE
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£25,663.00 - £27,411.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date
Midday, 23rd Jan 2025
Start Date
ASAP
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Driving licence required
Interview Date(s)
30th January 2025
Interview Date(s) 30th January 2025
About this Role
Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy is a two campus Alternative Provision, part of Stephenson (MK) Trust where we are committed to building a strong foundation within our workforce in order to improve the life chances of each young person within our Academies. Our age range is 11-18 and we have an embedded induction programme and Initial Teacher Training scheme, as well as development within the Trust for support staff as well as teachers. Wellbeing is a high priority for us, for staff and students alike.
We currently have a vacancy for a Family Support Worker at Bridge Academy (BA)
Bridge Academy offers opportunities to understand a child’s needs and build relationships whilst also supporting them to develop strategies and skills to become life long learners and active members of their communities.
We have an experienced, dedicated staff team who have expertise in working with children with SEND and SEMH difficulties. We understand the importance of children having a successful experience and we work in close partnership with other professionals and agencies to provide solution focused support, such as Stephenson Trust Therapeutic Service, CAMHS, Children’s Social Care, YOT, Family Support team and Speech and Language Team. We believe children thrive when adults work in partnership, this allows children to be at their happiest and learn more effectively.
Family Support Worker
As a Family Support Worker, the successful candidate will work closely with parents and carers to help overcome pupils’ barriers to learning, whether inside or outside school. This will involve maintaining regular communication, putting interventions in place, and liaising with relevant staff and professionals to ensure parents and carers are consistently engaged in pupils’ development and progress
Salary: £25,663 - £ 27,411 per annum (Pay Range 3 - FTE £29,572 - £31,586 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (TTO)
We can offer you:
- A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a top priority
- High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD
- An experienced and welcoming senior leadership team.
- An energetic and forward thinking staff team.
- Enthusiastic students who enjoy active learning as part of small classes (6:2)
- The opportunity to be truly creative, not prescriptive in your practise
- Progression opportunities across the Trust
Free access to holistic treatments as part of our wellbeing policy including therapeutic support
Closing date for all applications: 23 January 2025
Interviews will take place on: 30 January 2025
Visits to the academy are welcomed by contacting: HR – Recruitment@stephensonmktrust.org.uk – 01908 889400
CVs will not be accepted but an application pack can be found on our website: www.stephensonacademy.org.uk or alternatively email recruitment@stephensonmktrust.org.uk
Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust or working on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Lynsey McAuley
01908889414
Lynsey.Mcauley@stephensonacademy.org.uk
About this Role
Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy is a two campus Alternative Provision, part of Stephenson (MK) Trust where we are committed to building a strong foundation within our workforce in order to improve the life chances of each young person within our Academies. Our age range is 11-18 and we have an embedded induction programme and Initial Teacher Training scheme, as well as development within the Trust for support staff as well as teachers. Wellbeing is a high priority for us, for staff and students alike.
We currently have a vacancy for a Family Support Worker at Bridge Academy (BA)
Bridge Academy offers opportunities to understand a child’s needs and build relationships whilst also supporting them to develop strategies and skills to become life long learners and active members of their communities.
We have an experienced, dedicated staff team who have expertise in working with children with SEND and SEMH difficulties. We understand the importance of children having a successful experience and we work in close partnership with other professionals and agencies to provide solution focused support, such as Stephenson Trust Therapeutic Service, CAMHS, Children’s Social Care, YOT, Family Support team and Speech and Language Team. We believe children thrive when adults work in partnership, this allows children to be at their happiest and learn more effectively.
Family Support Worker
As a Family Support Worker, the successful candidate will work closely with parents and carers to help overcome pupils’ barriers to learning, whether inside or outside school. This will involve maintaining regular communication, putting interventions in place, and liaising with relevant staff and professionals to ensure parents and carers are consistently engaged in pupils’ development and progress
Salary: £25,663 - £ 27,411 per annum (Pay Range 3 - FTE £29,572 - £31,586 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (TTO)
We can offer you:
- A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a top priority
- High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD
- An experienced and welcoming senior leadership team.
- An energetic and forward thinking staff team.
- Enthusiastic students who enjoy active learning as part of small classes (6:2)
- The opportunity to be truly creative, not prescriptive in your practise
- Progression opportunities across the Trust
Free access to holistic treatments as part of our wellbeing policy including therapeutic support
Closing date for all applications: 23 January 2025
Interviews will take place on: 30 January 2025
Visits to the academy are welcomed by contacting: HR – Recruitment@stephensonmktrust.org.uk – 01908 889400
CVs will not be accepted but an application pack can be found on our website: www.stephensonacademy.org.uk or alternatively email recruitment@stephensonmktrust.org.uk
Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust or working on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Lynsey McAuley
01908889414
Lynsey.Mcauley@stephensonacademy.org.uk
Bridge Academy
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