Family Support Officer

Overview

Harry Watts Academy, Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR5 5JA
. We are an autism-focused school committed to holistic well-being and academic success for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Family Support Officer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking school and to work closely with pupils, families and staff to foster positive engagement and ensure all children thrive within our supportive environment.

• Have a clear understanding of the Family Support Officer’s role and the complexities of family dynamics.
• Support families to develop parenting skills and promote pupil’s wellbeing, emotional and social development.
• Have the ability to manage conflict situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Work effectively with inclusion and a wide range of stakeholders (agencies and parents).
• Identify barriers to learning and attendance across all pupil groups.
• Have an understanding of assessment, recording and reporting processes.
• Hold a Level 5 qualification in a relevant field/subject (e.g., education, health or social care) or a higher qualification with relevant experience.

Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between five and sixteen years. The academy is split across two sites, Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and Discover pathway is based  may be deployed to support teaching and learning on any of our three pathways at either site.

To learn more about Harry Watts Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do:
Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. The Trust currently has five schools in the region:

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy for pupils unable to access mainstream education due to medical needs (3-19 years).
• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy for permanently excluded pupils and pupils struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years).
• Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with autism (3-19 years).
• Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with autism (5-16 years).
• Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or autism (11-16 years).

Prosper Learning Trust was also named lead partner in the opening of a new Free School in Jarrow, South Tyneside (Special School for SEMH, 4-11 years).

The Trust matches the Real Living Wage and offers the following benefits:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who share expertise and learn from one another.
• Opportunities for career development and Trust-wide CPD programmes.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Wellbeing Network Group.
• Access to Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with favourable employer contributions.
• Employee-centered policies that support you in and beyond the workplace.
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to terms and conditions).
• Bike 2 Work scheme.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the Trust. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply using the link below.