Parent Support Advisor

The Governors of St John's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a Parent Support Advisor to work for 5 hours per week. As Parent Support Advisor (PSA), you will provide information and support to parents, establishing partnerships between the school and families to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in our community.

This varied role will involve you working directly with parents and carers of students showing signs of social, emotional, health, behaviour and attendance issues. You will help to identify programmes for early intervention and preventative support that meets local needs and support families and will report in to the schools Leader of Inclusion.

You will:

· work 1:1 with parents and carers

· work proactively with different services in and beyond the school helping parents support their children, making the most of educational opportunities

· promote parental involvement in school-based activities, such as parents' evenings and family learning

· support and engage parents and students with the transition into both primary and secondary schools.

You will need good people skills and be an excellent communicator. Experience of working with families and of the issues and challenges facing families and schools is essential.

In return we can offer a supportive and friendly working environment, all necessary training and children who are well behaved and a joy to teach.

Further details can be obtained from Pam Poulter, School Business Manager by email or telephone. Details are also on the school website www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk

Visits to the school can be arranged and are encouraged.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.