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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Berry Hill family as our Child and Family Support Worker. This position involves working closely with the senior leadership team and presents an excellent chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and their families.
Berry Hill is a thriving, picturesque village on the outskirts of Coleford within 20 minutes of Ross-on-Wye, Lydney and Monmouth and 35 minutes of Gloucester. Berry Hill Primary School is a popular one form entry school. It is a vital and vibrant part of the community and our children’s very best outcomes are the heart of all that we do.
Our children are looking for someone who:
• Is happy, kind and helpful
• Is approachable, listens to us and makes us feel important
• Demonstrates care about our mental health and wellbeing
• Supports us both in school and at home
We are looking for a CFSW who:
• Shares our school vision of ‘The Berry Hill Family – Valued individuals, aspirational learners, exceptional futures’
• Is able to work with the headteacher (designated safeguarding lead) as a deputy designated safeguarding lead (DDSL) to promote the best interests of children, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Can work closely with children, parents, carers, families, staff, governors and external agencies to help overcome children’s barriers to learning, whether inside or outside school
• Can maintain regular communication, implement interventions, and liaise with relevant staff and professionals to ensure parents and carers are consistently engaged in children’s development and progress
• Can work closely with children, staff, parents and carers to reduce absence levels and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue
We can offer:
• Friendly, polite and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A dedicated, enthusiastic and caring staff team who are approachable and supportive
• Staff and governors who strive for our children to achieve the best academic outcomes possible whilst their wellbeing is prioritised
• Excellent learning environments including large classrooms, computer room library and nurture room
• Impressive school grounds with large outdoor spaces including four trim trails, two playgrounds, field and forest school areas
• An inclusive school that values and celebrates our similarities and differences
• Structured professional development opportunities
• Supportive and helpful parents
• A welcoming community who are proud to be part of Berry Hill
Hours are 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus inset, plus 2 weeks during school holidays). Part time requests will be considered.
We warmly welcome visits to our school with the headteacher for those interested in applying. Please phone the school office on 01594 832262 to arrange a suitable time to meet either before, during or after the school day.
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Berry Hill Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Berry Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
For further information and an application please click, Apply Now!
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