Parent and Family Support Advisor

About the job

Key information

• Salary: Grade 12 points 12-19 £14.82 – £16.62 per hour, pay award pending
• Part time, working 15 hours 45 mins per week, term time only
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• This is a fixed term post in line with the funding for the role

What will I be doing?

Preston Primary Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a passionate, empathetic and committed member of staff to provide early help to families across a group of trust schools. The role would suit someone with a passion for supporting families and training will be provided. The work of the PFSA will allow children and families to feel supported and will ensure effective outcomes in terms of improving mental health, wellbeing, relationships and home circumstances for our families.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

•  Be passionate about Early Help and want to make a difference to families.
•  Have an encouraging and positive personality, flexible approach and excellent communication skills.
•  Be able to support and work collaboratively with parents and other agencies.
•  Be able to work collaboratively and positively with all colleagues.

What is in it for me?

•  Skilled and supportive Leadership Teams.
•  A supportive and friendly team of colleagues.
•  A commitment to your professional development.

DBS check

PPAT is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks including criminal background check via the disclosure procedure will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.

Supporting documents and information

Please apply in writing by completing the application form. This can be found on our website

Application Deadline: We will review applications as they arrive.

PPAT Education reserves the right to remove a vacancy before the closing date.

Completed applications and a covering letter should be submitted to vlea@ppat365.org

Apply on the Preston Primary Academy Trust website

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