Child and Family Support Practitioner 

30 hours per week

4 days per week 7.5 hours per day

39 weeks per year

Grade 3 £25,979 - £27,334

We are looking for a special person to join our warm and supportive team and work together with our amazing children and their families.

We are looking for someone who will:

Inspire – our staff, pupils and parents to recognise and build on their unique strengths and qualities

Cherish – the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of others

Believe – that each child and their families can flourish and fulfil their full potential.

 Whilst being willing and able to:

• listen, understand, empathise and support others
• think on your feet and have the children at the heart of every decision
• work flexibly and be guided by your belief in our children and families
• be solution focused and walk, not lead, beside our children and families
• plan bespoke interventions and support for individuals and small groups of children
• support children and families across the school to ensure their needs are being met, and enable them to access the support and services they may need to ensure their personal and emotional development, wellbeing and safety
• build and access a network of external support from a range of services
• make onward referrals and applications for further support, advice and resources, bespoke for each child and/or their family.
   

At Barnham CEVC Primary we can offer:

• a small school with a big heart (Pupil 2022)
• a happy, caring, and supportive staff team with equally supportive parents/ carers
• a wealth of professional development opportunities
• support and understanding from a caring and dedicated staff team
• a supportive environment to flourish in your career

“pupils and staff are inspired to flourish and are cherished in this supportive environment.” SIAMs 2023

• excellent facilities with rich opportunities for outdoor learning
• a comprehensive employee wellbeing service, including 24/7 GP telephone access, free flu vaccinations, counselling inc. specific menopause counselling, physiotherapy support etc.

If you have:

• a warm, caring personality
• a relevant qualification / experience in social work, counselling, child development or a related field
• experience of trauma informed approaches such as Thrive / Elsa or other interventions
• a desire to make a difference to the lives of other
• excellent organisational and communication skills, including time-management and ability to prioritise workload
• the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, staff and wider external partners
• a strong commitment to your continuing professional development and career progression - then we would love to hear from you.

We understand that everyone has different circumstances, therefore a visit or telephone call to informally discuss the position are warmly welcomed, please email to arrange either a visit or telephone call, these can take place over the holiday period.

Enquiries and completed applications to be sent to: head@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 2^nd September 2024

Interview date: TBC

Please note we will review applications throughout and reserve the right to interview earlier than the closing date.

Teaching Assistant / HLTA 

Teaching Assistant Salary: £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata

HLTA Salary: £27,803 pro rata

Part Time

35 hours per week

8.30am – 3.30pm Monday - Friday

38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required from September 2024 or as close as possible

Our supportive and friendly school are looking for an enthusiastic learning support assistant, experienced in early years education, to inspire, cherish and believe in our pupils, parents and staff. There will be opportunities to work as a HLTA for a proportion of the hours and receive an uplift on your salary for those hours.

If you:

• have recent experience of working with EYFS and/or KS1 children
• hold HLTA status or have equivalent experience (desirable)
• have English and Maths skills to a minimum of GCSE Grade C
• show patience, kindness and understanding of children’s unique needs
• thrive on seeing children become independent amazing learners
• are confident and competent in building relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• have excellent team working skills and a positive approach to all aspects of your work
• have a clear understanding of the early years developmental milestones, along with the ability to plan for preparation, delivery and evaluation of learning experiences to enhance children’s holistic development – then we would love to hear from you!

We can offer you:

• a friendly, supportive and positive team of dedicated staff
• fabulous, inquisitive and enthusiastic children
• fantastic outdoor learning environment
• very supportive parents and local community
• opportunities for professional development

Closing date: Monday 2^nd September at 12pm

Interview date: 6^th September 2024

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, visits can be arranged during the holidays, or please email if you wish to arrange a telephone call to discuss the position further.

Completed applications to be sent to: head@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk