At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and students to enhance emotional, social, and academic success.
- Company: Lipson Vale Primary School, a nurturing educational environment in Devon.
- Benefits: Opportunity for professional development and a fulfilling role in education.
- Other info: Join a committed team focused on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and support families in their educational journey.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a well‑qualified and highly competent person to join our team as a Parent Support Advisor and SEND Assistant. This is a vital role within the school and provides a crucial link between families and school focused on ensuring that all children are enabled to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
The successful applicant will work closely with school colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for pupils through engaging with families to break down barriers that may be preventing full engagement in their child’s education. You will be the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and work closely with other school safeguarding officers and external agencies. Alongside this, you will be working with the SEND and Inclusion Lead to provide administrative and practical support for families with SEND pupils.
This position would suit someone with significant experience in an educational setting and a secure understanding of local agencies, processes and organisations that provide support to children and their families.
The successful candidate should:
- have experience of working to overcome barriers to learning and well‑being and enabling greater engagement of families with school and related services
- have experience of a child centred approach to providing and procuring support
- be able to develop links with a wide range of stakeholders: children, parents, governors and the full range of outside agencies who work closely with the school
- be capable of dealing with sensitive, confidential issues and complex and challenging case work
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
- have the ability to complete reports in a timely manner
- have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- be open to advice, feedback and guidance / direction from colleagues
- be interested in and willing to take on CPD opportunities to extend their skill base.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile check.
We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Visits will take place outside of teaching hours and on a 1:1 basis. Please contact Jenna Blake in the school office to book a visit. Applications can be accessed from the school website. Shortlisting: 17th September 2026.
Parent Support Advisor (Psa) & Send Assistant - Lipson Vale Primary School employer: Devon County Council
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