Parent Support Adviser (PSA)

Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Are you a people person who can build relationships, bring communities together and make a real difference to the lives of children and families?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated Parent Support Adviser to join our school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about children, families and the difference that strong relationships can make. We are looking for an individual who can build trusting relationships with parents, carers, children and staff, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive school where every family feels valued, listened to and connected.

We want someone who doesn't wait for opportunities to come to them but actively seeks them out. Someone who is visible, approachable and proactive; who gets to know families, identifies barriers, builds bridges and makes meaningful connections within our local community.

The role

As our Parent Support Adviser, you will play a key role in strengthening the partnership between home, school and the wider community. You will:

1. Build positive, trusting and supportive relationships with parents, carers, children and staff.
2. Be a visible, approachable and familiar face around school, creating a culture where families feel confident to seek help, advice and support.
3. Proactively identify families who may benefit from additional support and develop positive relationships before difficulties escalate.
4. Provide practical advice, guidance and signposting to families, helping them access appropriate services and support.
5. Work alongside school staff to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and outcomes for children.
6. Develop strong links with local organisations, community groups, charities, services and parish networks.
7. Create opportunities for parents and carers to become more involved in school life, children's learning and school events.
8. Help organise workshops, family events, celebrations and community activities that bring people together.
9. Be a passionate ambassador for our school, actively raising its profile and celebrating its successes within the local community.
10. Identify opportunities to promote the school, strengthen its reputation and develop meaningful partnerships.
11. Help ensure that every family feels welcomed, included and proud to be part of our school community.
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The person we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

1. Is warm, friendly, approachable and genuinely passionate about supporting children and families.
2. Has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and can build relationships with people from all backgrounds.
3. Is proactive, resourceful and confident in taking the initiative.
4. Has the energy, enthusiasm and creativity to generate ideas and turn them into action.
5. Is an excellent listener who demonstrates empathy, sensitivity and discretion.
6. Can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
7. Is confident working with families who may be experiencing challenging circumstances.
8. Is a strong communicator who can engage, influence and bring people together.
9. Has the confidence to develop partnerships beyond the school gates.
10. Is passionate about promoting the school and making it a positive, visible presence within the community.
11. Can work independently while contributing positively to a supportive school team.

What we can offer

At Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School, we believe that strong relationships are at the heart of a successful school community. We are committed to creating an environment where children and families feel that they belong, are supported and can flourish.

We can offer:

1. The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to children and families.
2. A welcoming school community that values relationships, inclusion and partnership.
3. A varied and rewarding role where initiative, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
4. The opportunity to develop exciting links with our local community and external organisations.
5. A supportive team who are committed to improving outcomes for every child.

Our vision

We want our Parent Support Adviser to be much more than a point of contact for families. We want someone who will help us build a school community that reaches beyond the school gates.

Someone who knows our families, understands our community, makes connections, creates opportunities and helps every parent and carer feel that they belong.

If you are a natural relationship-builder, a confident communicator and someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and ambition to this role, we would love to hear from you.