PUPIL SUPPORT WORKER

Lancashire County Council Schools

Job Description

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX (402 on roll) Tel: 01772 792572 School website: www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pupil Support Team at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School. We are expanding the team to offer more intensive support for individual year groups, under the direction of the Family Support Worker and Headteacher. Successful candidates will be required to work alongside current members of the team to support individuals and small groups of children so that they can fully access the curriculum. This will involve nurture groups, individual support programs and attendance support to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential. We believe firmly that the relationship between school and home is vital, therefore an important part of the role will be getting to know families to identify any barriers for learning and strategies for overcoming these. We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated individuals to join the school team and contribute to the dynamic of a whole school approach to behaviour and support. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 13/03/2025
  • Level 2 Qualification
  • Level 3 Qualification
  • Experience of supporting individuals / families
  • Experience of working in a school
  • Experience of safeguarding
  • Please call the Headteacher at school
    03/06/2025
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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