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Parent & Family Support Advisor

Parent & Family Support Advisor

Critchill Special School

Somerset

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Salary:
Salary Scale – Grade 5 Points 11-15 depending on experience.
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
16 December 2019

Job overview

Parent & Family Support Advisor

Fixed Term (until August 2020)


Salary Scale – Grade 5 Points 11-15 depending on experience.

(Actual - £9051 - £9802)


This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with parents and families, aiming to improve children’s achievements in school.  Reporting to the Deputy Head Teacher, the Parent and Family Support Advisor will be based at Critchill School working directly with children and their parents/carers and external agencies to ensure all pupils have full access to educational opportunities and are able to overcome barriers to learning and participation. 

You will be able to relate well and develop good rapport with a wide range of people.  Able to deal with sensitive issues, you should be empathetic and able to achieve positive outcomes through effective communication and influencing skills. The role will be challenging and rewarding and requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to empower others, work collaboratively with staff and work autonomously.  Experience of delivering individual/group based support and understanding children within their family context is essential, as well as work experience within education, social care or the voluntary sector.

Critchill is a school catering for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.  We can offer:

• Lively and enthusiastic pupils who thrive within a supportive environment

• Our strong, inclusive links with local mainstream schools

• Committed governors and parents who care passionately about their school

• A friendly and supportive team

• On-going investment in continuous professional development opportunities 


Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact the office on 01373 464148.


Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week (term time only). 

3 days per week - Preferably Monday, Tuesday and Friday (negotiable).  

Working hours to be agreed.  


This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.


For further information or to apply please visit the website at http://www.critchill.somerset.sch.uk under the Welcome banner or contact the office staff on 01373 464148.  Visits to the school are encouraged.


Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including Gaps in Employment checks, contacting past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.


Contract type:    Part Time (Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2020) 

Closing date: 16th December 2019 12 noon

Interview date: 6th January 2020


Please note that, due to the high level of interest in our staff vacancies, we are only able to contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview.  


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About Critchill Special School

Critchill School is an establishment which provides education for between 50-60 pupils who are primarily drawn from the Mendip area. All of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and we have a very wide range of abilities within our pupil population. Each pupil’s needs are carefully and individually evaluated, so that within the context of our well-developed and expanding curriculum, all of our pupils can aspire to reach exceptional standards.

Pupils should enjoy school and have fun while they learn. Our staff are committed to work as a team to provide the opportunity for a specialist education, enabling all children to develop a full range of academic, functional and independent skills. We are ever keen to work with parents, carers, other stakeholders and professionals to ensure continuity of approach.

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