Family Partnerships Assistant - Kelford School

Location:Kelford School, Oakdale Road, Rotherham, S61 2 NU.

Interview date:Thursday
26 th November 2026

Kelford School is a special school spanning across 4 different sites which and provides 182 places for children and young people, aged 2-19, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint a Family Partnership Assistant to support our students to “Be Kind, Be Safe, Be the Best They Can Be”.

Our ambition and yours will be that Kelford is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Kelford deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

At Kelford School, we recognise that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly organised Family Partnership Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This rewarding role will focus on building positive and effective relationships with families, acting as a key point of contact between home and school. The successful candidate will work closely with parents, carers, pupils and professionals to provide practical support, strengthen engagement and help families access the services and resources they need.

As a Family Partnership Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting pupil wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and inclusion. You will support families through periods of challenge, celebrate successes, and help remove barriers to learning by fostering trusting and collaborative relationships.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can build positive, professional relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Has experience of working with children, families or within an educational, social care or community setting.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also using their own initiative.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to work alongside committed staff who share a passion for inclusion and pupil success.
• If you are committed to strengthening family engagement, supporting vulnerable pupils and helping families to thrive, we would welcome an application from you.

Together, we can build strong partnerships that enable every child to…