Family Liaison, Pastoral Support and DDSL in Colchester

Family Liaison, Pastoral Support and DDSL

Job Ref No. ECC2053-89S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 7 Points 19-24

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 12th October 2026

Job Role: Family Liaison, Pastoral Support & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7 Points 19-24

Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 working weeks (38 weeks term-time plus 1-week non-pupil days)

Actual Salary from: £23,021 - £25,427 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to support families and children to access and attend school and services, helping to establish and maintain positive relationships between school staff and parents/carers and encourage consistent attendance. To provide a high-quality, targeted intervention service that addresses barriers to learning, specifically focusing on improving pupil attendance and emotional well‑being. To work with and facilitate successful inclusion in school life, ensuring all pupils reach their full academic and personal potential. To deputise as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Key Responsibilities

• To form positive, trusting working relationships with parents, carers, and families to support children's access to school and community services.




• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils to explore their feelings about school, addressing anxiety, bullying, and emotional issues that lead to school avoidance.




• Work on initiatives which raise awareness of the importance of school attendance




• Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Social Care, or Pastoral Support (or equivalent experience)




• Being aware of and working with the service policies in relation to Inclusion, Child Protection and physical contact with pupils, appropriate regulations and guidance




• Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously and listen effectively.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Monkwick Infant & Nursery School?

We can offer you:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish




• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme




• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice




• Cycle to Work scheme




• Eye care plan




• Annual free flu vaccination




• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms




• Discounted cinema tickets




• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact

Sigma Trust HR Team
School Road
Monkwick, Colchester
Essex, CO2 8NN Telephone: 01255 750913
Email: recruitment@sigmatrust.school