Laithes Lane
Smithies
Barnsley S71 3AF
Chief Executive Officer
Mrs Gerry Foster Wilson
Headteacher
Mrs H Gunn
Tel: 01226 281255
email:[email protected]
Parent Support Advisor
Grade 6 Permanent
37 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 Inset days
Hours – 8 per day 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
Required for October 2026
We are currently looking to recruit a caring, knowledgeable, friendly person in the role of Parent Support Advisor, who is keen to be part of our exciting journey.
Laithes Primary is an inclusive, forward thinking and fast-moving primary school with happy, well-engaged children and committed staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ for our children.
At Laithes Primary, we place great importance on the wellbeing of our staff and are proud to offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing benefits free of charge. These include:
- Golden Tickets (an extra 2 hours off per term for every team member)
- Physiotherapy, counselling, mindfulness support, and wellness programmes
- Weight management, menopause support, nurse support, and health screening
- Fully integrated GP service, flu jabs, and cancer & chronic illness management
- Stress workshops and financial wellbeing guidance
- Access to the SAS gym
- Support for pupil wellbeing
- A friendly and supportive school community.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- The chance to make a real difference to the environment in which children learn and play.
We value our team’s health and happiness, and these initiatives form a key part of our commitment to a positive and supportive working environment.
We are seeking to appoint a flexible team player who is able to work with all members of the school’s community, across Laithes Primary School. They will need to be well motivated, tenacious and be confident enough to use their own initiative. In addition, they must have a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the families of the children with whom they work. They will be expected to uphold all the school policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies. The successful candidate will be given the support of a caring school team.
Purpose of the Role:
- Support families to enhance children's educational access and address barriers.
- Focus on early intervention and preventative activities within a school setting.
We wish to appoint someone who will:
- Provide advice, support and guidance for parents including early help;
- Work with parents in a school context, supporting them and building their abilities to support their children positively;
- Encourage good relations and effective dialogue between parents and the school;
- Support parents and their children through transitions;
- Provide parenting support, run classes, and promote positive parenting.
- Work with schools and parents in collaboration to build programmes that increase levels of support for children’s learning and well-being;
- Work with people from all walks of life, in a non-judgemental manner;
- Support parents of children with social, emotional, or behavioral issues.
- Offer information and referrals to local services.
- Facilitate parent engagement in learning and transitions.
- Promote good attendance, identify causes of absence, and work with families and attendance officers
- Maintain records, evaluate work, and participate in cross-agency groups.
- Support the school’s work on positive mental health for all.
Skills and experience you will need:
- Be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related discipline;
- Experience with children and families, delivering support, and working in communities
- Experience in a mental health role with children, possibly school based, and a commitment to further training;
- Have experience of working within the community, particularly with children and their families;
- Have excellent communication skills including the ability to make good use of ICT;
- Have a strong commitment to multi-agency working;
- Good listening skills and an understanding of common family problems;
- The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues;
- A strong, calm and confident approach in difficult situations;
- The ability to work well with pupils, parents, teachers and other professionals;
- The ability to manage workloads, keep records, and work as part of a team.
- An understanding of the law about education and keeping children safe.
Training will be available for the successful candidate as well as the opportunity to network with other Parent Support Advisors in Barnsley.
Supporting Documents:
Parent Support Advisor Job Description.pdf
Exposure Profile LOW.doc
We are developing an educational offer for learners in the 21st Century and we’d love to hear from you if you feel that you could add value to our team and be part of the exciting developments ahead. An application pack is attached. Closing date Monday 21st September 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews: week beginning 28th September 2026.
Laithes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
For further details please contact Ruslana Yarmolyuk via email [email protected]
Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Ruslana Yarmolyuk on 01226 281255.
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