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    • If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.
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Family Support Worker - Birtley East Primary School
Gateshead Council
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3.7
Gateshead
£15,584 - £17,042 a year
Part-time
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Job details

£15,584 - £17,042 a year
Part-time
Gateshead

Full job description

To start as soon as possible. This is a re-advertised post and previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

At Birtley East Community Primary School we will develop all children in our care to their full potential academically, socially, physically and emotionally in a supportive, caring and disciplined environment.

We are a safeguarding school. Children at Birtley East are taught how to keep themselves safe, including identifying harmful behaviour and how to seek help when they feel unsafe. All staff at our school are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

The Headteacher and governors wish to appoint one suitably qualified and motivated Family Support Worker to join our inclusive and forward-looking school.

You will

have an ability to demonstrate excellent and inclusive practice in line with our child centred ethos which promotes good progress and improves all children’s wellbeing and achievement,

be able to demonstrate understanding of the needs of families from across all backgrounds and including families who have one or more children with additional needs

have evidence to show an understanding of primary education,

be able to show how they have contributed positively within a school or social care/family support setting,

have a desire to work closely with a range of skilled professionals and with children’s families to achieve the best outcomes for them,

be a committed team member,

be committed to professional development,

We can offer

a learning community with highly motivated and engaged children,

a positive and caring ethos which includes specific provision for improving the wellbeing of all pupils and staff,

a wonderful learning environment for all our children and staff,

a team of professionals who aspire to provide outstanding provision,

a supportive and effective governing body,

a clear commitment to continuing professional development,

For more information about our school, please visit our school website www.birtleyeastprimary.org

If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

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