Vacancy for Family Support Worker and Deputy DSL at Great Ouse Primary Academy

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 8, Points 19-24 £26,765-£29,562

Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus 5 days)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker and Deputy DSL to join Great Ouse Primary Academy! This role will involve managing, implementing and reviewing the strategy for family work within the school. You will be responsible for planning and delivering practical support, guidance and advice to vulnerable children and their families to reduce the level of risk they may face. You will work closely with stakeholders within the school to ensure the welfare and attendance of children are monitored at all times. 

The opportunity: 

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s welfare and academic needs through dedicated support. 
• Provide valuable support to the SENDCO, Headteacher and Class Teachers
• To enhance specialist skills working alongside dedicated and professional staff in a large and highly successful multi-academy trust

The ideal candidate: 

• NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or Social Care Foundation Degree (or equivalent)
• Experience of working with children and families in an education setting or within local authority
• Child protection and family support training (desirable)
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues 

About Great Ouse Primary Academy

Great Ouse Primary Academy is a school that thinks and dreams big for its pupils. Expectations are high for all who make up the Great Ouse Primary Academy community and these standards reflect the wonderful physical environment we have developed to enable children to flourish within and beyond the school walls. The staff at Great Ouse Primary Academy are committed to developing learners who are resilient, learners who are focused and learners who are aspirational in their goals; learners well prepared to be successful citizens of the 21st century.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.  

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.  

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.