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This Post is available to INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
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 LAFSW2
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade SCP 12 - 17
Pay From: £15355.14 To: £16943.99
Hours 25 hours per week term time + 1 week (39 weeks)
Closing date 24 September 2024
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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 25 hours per week (term time only + 1 week pro rata).
The successful candidate should be flexible as additional hours may need to be worked as and when required.
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 Nicola Kearney, Headteacher 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. Completed application forms should be returned to the school by closing date.

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