Essex Primary School Looking for Family Support Worker at Support Staff Full Time

“Everyone Valued, Everyone Challenged, Everyone Achieving”

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to start ASAP.

Essex Primary is a mainstream four form entry school with an ASD Resourced Provision and Nursery that serves a multicultural and vibrant community in Manor Park. We are looking to appoint a family support worker that is highly motivated, creative and passionate about their role. Everyone associated with Essex Primary is friendly, supportive and hardworking.

 We have an excellent pastoral and staff team that ensures our pupils regularly achieve outcomes well above the national standard as well as being well rounded and resilient individuals. We are proud of what we do.

The Family Support Worker will work with families in a non-judgemental way offering practical help and emotional support.  The aim is to empower families to access support services and educational opportunities, overcoming barriers to learning and participation and impacting positively on outcomes for children.

The successful applicant should:

• Be an outstanding, reflective and enthusiastic professional.
• Be passionate about education and supporting families and the wider community.
• Enjoy working as part of a team with a desire to contribute and make a difference.
• Be a role model and active member of the school community.
• Be adaptable, open to change and supportive.

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• A senior leadership team that is committed to creating an environment that supports the wellbeing of all staff.
• A vibrant yet calm working environment.
• Use of innovative technology to enhance collaboration, communication and learning.
• A commitment to CPD and training.
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service for priority medical and wellbeing care.

The School welcomes informal visits from prospective applicants for a tour of the school and an initial conversation with the Head Teacher. Please contact Jas Seehra, School Business Manager. Telephone: 020 8472 0322  or  [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 30^th January 2023

Interviews Week beginning:  Monday 6^th February 2023

Safeguarding

Essex Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring equality and diversity in all aspects of employment at Essex Primary School.