Family Support Worker

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting a Family Suport Worker- this post could be your next career opportunity!

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

Permanent, Full Time - Term Time, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

• Be part of the Safeguarding team and ensure safeguarding is at the heart of all decisions
• Support pupils and their families in school, community and home settings and provide regular ongoing assistance to support inclusion
• Provide a friendly, approachable and confidential point of contact for families
• Provide support for staff (including the head of school) in the school, particularly when dealing with challenging or vulnerable pupils and families
• Co-ordinate and complete EHAs in school for families within and connected to our school
• Co-ordinate school support for families within school and liaise with other agencies to offer support for them
• Follow schools’ policy on safeguarding and attend safeguarding meetings as required.

About our Academy

Here at Thomas Middlecott Academy, we pursue excellence for our students in all areas of school life and are driven by our four values: ambition, aspirations, courage, and respect.

We believe that all students have an entitlement to an ambitious academic curriculum, which places value on the acquisition of powerful knowledge.

At Thomas Middlecott Academy, we have high expectations for everyone. Our warm: strict approach to culture means that staff and students can develop positive relationships in an environment that is underpinned by mutual respect. This not only ensures our classrooms are places of learning, but also enables our students to develop effective habits of success so that they can fulfil any personal or professional aspiration they may have beyond Year 11.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 6 – FTE £25,183 per annum, £22,673.58 per annum pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Relevant family work or pastoral support experience
• A professional qualification relevant to the post such as social work, teaching, youth work or other relevant qualification
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Driver’s License, business insurance and access to a vehicle
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain an organised and professional working environment
• Significant experience of direct work with children and families
• Experience of working with families who are subject to child protection processes
• Experience working in conjunction with other agencies and professionals and a good knowledge of agencies available to work with families

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust () has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, and Cups, , volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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