Wyvil Primary School is an exciting and innovative school situated in the centre of London, based across three buildings. We have two mainstream sites with integrated resource base classes for children with Autism and Speech and Language needs, and an Autism Resource Base in Kennington.

We are looking to appoint an aspirational, hardworking and caring Family Support Worker to join our inclusive and ambitious team.

You will:

• feel passionate about working with families of vulnerable groups to ensure children are in school and on time;
• be willing to work with the Lead Family Support Worker
• be willing to be trained as a DDSL, or be a DDSL already;
• have a high level of organisational skills and initiative and can work efficiently with a positive attitude;
• be able to use school MIS systems and Microsoft Office to oversee pupil attendance and punctuality;
• have high standards of communication skills, oral and written, for a range of audiences;
• work well in a team;
• work closely with the SEND team;
• value, support and challenge children and adults.

We can offer you:

• a welcoming community who have our children’s best interests at heart
• amazing children, with a passion for learning;
• the opportunity to join a forward thinking and inclusive team that will support you professionally;
• the chance to work with a supportive and collaborative senior leadership team, SEND team and Governing Body;
• professional development opportunities to ensure you remain stimulated with real job satisfaction;
• opportunities for you to develop your leadership skills and initiate projects;
• opportunities to access grants and funding for families and children;
• the opportunity to work with a range of external stakeholders and charities;
• an exciting opportunity to work across three sites.

In addition:

• we value parents as partners, communicating openly and listening readily, inviting their input with respect and consideration;
• we are establishing and embedding a coaching culture to support your development through reflective practice, active listening and high quality questioning.

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