Parent and Family Support Advisor
Closing in 18 days (3 November 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Actual gross of £11, 324
Employer: Ansford Academy
Location: Castle Cary, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 3 November 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
18 hours per week, term time only.
Fixed term contract to 31/03/2026 (extension is subject to funding renewal)
Actual gross of £11, 324
Covering Ansford Academy (hosting school), Castle Cary Community Primary School, Ditcheat Primary School and Keinton Mandeville Primary School.
What will I be doing?
The core purpose of the role is to:
- Provide advice and guidance to children/young people, families and schools, to encourage their involvement in the school environment, encourage the positive participation of the students in the learning environment of the school, and improve the learning opportunities for those students.
- Investigate the circumstances behind absences or contributing causing children and young people to be unable to make best use of time at school and, if appropriate, help resolve difficulties and identify areas that may be of concern in the near future.
- Enable the focus of attention on likely causes to provide a preventative option for the school and other agencies.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
It will be necessary for the successful candidate to be able to travel between schools and some home visits will be necessary. Therefore the ability to drive is considered necessary for the role.
Supporting documents and information
The post is hosted by Ansford Academy as part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.
For further information and to apply please go to our careers site
Closing Date 3 November 2025 at 09.00