Parent & Family Support Advisor

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families? Do you have the drive to support student engagement and strengthen the link between school and home?

Stanchester Academy are recruiting a Parent and Family Support Advisor on a part-time,term time only basis.

20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET days)

Salary: Band 6, Points 6-10 (Actual starting salary: £12,998.19 per annum)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Stanchester Academy, where putting students first is a fundamental part of our culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

About the Role

As a key member of our pastoral and safeguarding teams, you'll provide direct support, advice, and guidance to students and families. You'll play a vital role in improving attendance, tackling disengagement, and building positive relationships between home and school. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing early intervention and preventative support to students and families
• Acting as a liaison between families, external agencies, and the school
• Assisting in addressing barriers to engagement and education
• Supporting and delivering parenting and family-related training
• Conducting Early Help Assessments and act as Lead Professional where appropriate

What we re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Experience working with children, young people, or families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work proactively with external agencies
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children

Why join us

• Employee Reward scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
• Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals committed to making a difference
• Help shape the future of young people in our local community

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 7th July 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.