Family and Pupil Support Worker (FOS100BC)

Fossebrook Primary School is looking to appoint someone to provide support for vulnerable pupils referred by the SENCo and EPIC team in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Fossebrook is a brand-new school in Leicester Forest East, catering for 210 pupils from EYFS through to Y6. We value parents and families as key to children’s success in education and are keen to involve them in their child’s learning.

Our ethos is rooted in providing the best opportunities for all pupils:

• A place of discovery and wonder, full of happy, inquisitive children who love learning.
• A place where we pursue high academic standards while providing a well-balanced education.
• A place where aspiration is key: every child will be encouraged to shine regardless of ability or circumstances.
• A place where learning is for all: our parents and community are key learning partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for pupils with behavioural, social, emotional and/or psychological difficulties affecting learning and engagement.
• Work with pupils to help them remove or reduce barriers to achievement.
• Communicate and work with pupil parents and carers to help them remove or reduce barriers to pupil achievement.

What We’re Looking For:

• BTEC Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Educational Studies or equivalent.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Evidence of further accreditations/qualifications in BESD, Social Skills, SEND.
• Social work, youth work, community work, or mentoring qualification and/or experience.

• A minimum of 3 years working experience as a level 3 Teaching Assistant or above in an educational setting.
• Effective working with Primary aged children/young people and their families.
• Experience of supporting children with identified additional needs.
• Contributing to, implementing and reporting on Behaviour Plans, Individual Target Plans or IEPs.

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• An understanding of the range of support services/providers available for parents/children.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively with and command the confidence of teaching and non-teaching staff.

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making.

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!