FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER/LEARNING MENTOR

Location

Brookfield School, Poulton-le-fylde, Fouldrey Ave, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7HE (82 on roll)

Tel: 01253 886895
School website: www.brookfieldschool.co.uk

Summary

Brookfield School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and dedicated member of staff to provide additional support for our pupils and families. All pupils at Brookfield School have additional needs and barriers to learning. The post holder will work under the support and direction of Senior Leaders and Pastoral Managers to extend and enhance our current learning and pastoral intervention offer.

The successful candidate will be willing and able to work independently, onsite/offsite and under pressure. They will be committed to building relationships, understanding individual needs and identifying opportunities to increase engagement, outcomes and enjoyment of school. This is initially a fixed term contract with a view to making permanent.

The role is flexible in terms of working hours, days and school holidays. This can be discussed at interview.

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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 3pm on 02/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience.

Essential Experience

Identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils. Good written and verbal communication skills. 

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with a wide range of other professionals to develop and deliver shared initiatives for children, young people and families.

Work with parents / carers to help address poor performance/attendance/behaviour 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher: Rob Brocklebank - 01253 886895 , email: recruitment@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

12/05/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

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.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.