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School Name Legh Vale Primary School
School Address Legh Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0ER Tel: 01744 678330
Job Title Family Support Worker
Job reference LVFSW2
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade SCP 12 – 17
Pay From: £8503.74 To: £9444.42
Hours 15 hours per week, term time only + 5 Training Days
Closing date 20 March 2023
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Job Description
The Governors of this happy and successful primary school are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to join the pastoral team and work across the whole school. This position is for 15 hours per week (term time only + 1 week pro rata) flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the school.

Applicants will need to demonstrate experience of working with the primary age group. The successful candidate will co-ordinate pastoral care and will support pupils who are experiencing barriers to learning. He/she will work with families to provide a range of support, working with outside agencies as appropriate. Experience of multi-agency working with early help and social care would be desirable.

For an informal discussion about the post candidates are welcome to contact Mr A Howard, Head Teacher at school on 01744 678330.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Applications can be made online via the job application portal or by contacting HR Department via the details below. Completed application forms should be returned to the school by closing date.

Leila Gibbons
01744 671864
schoolrecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

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The Council's official job application form must be completed in all cases. CVs should not be submitted as a replacement.
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Job Application Packs
FSW Job Description LV Feb 23.doc
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure.pdf
FSW Person Spec LV Feb 23.doc
Note: CVs should not be submitted as a replacement for the online job application form.