Home School Link Worker at Thameside Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TPS/25613

Location

Cotman Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5NL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£29,065.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 7, SCP 13 - 17. Actual salary in the region of: £19,976.90 - £21,321.98. 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Closing Date

11:59pm, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

About this Role

Thameside Primary school is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Home School Link Worker to join our team. We are looking for someone who is of a professional and positive nature, who will strive to support us to ensure that we can deliver our vision of providing, 'every chance, for every child, every day.'

Thameside is a happy, ambitious and nurturing school where children are at the heart of all we do.

The successful candidate/candidates (job shares would be considered) will work at Thameside Primary School to support children and families to thrive in school. A main focus of the role will be to help families to address barriers to attendance and success in school for their children, as well supporting the Senior Leadership by taking a core role in safeguarding procedures and processes within the school.

We are looking for someone to add their experience to our school. You will be a suitably qualified professional who is able to demonstrate and deploy well-developed professional skills, knowledge and abilities in order to add value to our school and carry out the role effectively.

You will need a positive, resilient attitude and be able to show initiative in supporting our most vulnerable families and children. The successful candidate will be approachable and knowledgeable, (particularly in relation to safeguarding procedures).

Previous experience in safeguarding within a school is preferred.

We offer:

an excellent programme of induction and ongoing training
a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment
a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff
A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
A Cycle to Work Scheme.
Eligible for Blue Light discount card
Free parking
Free Eye Care Voucher

Please do not hesitate to get in touch and visit the school prior to making a formal application as we would very much love to welcome you to our lovely school! If you would like to find out more about our school, please also visit our website.

Thameside School is a member of the Cambrian Learning Trust. Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools' community.