Job Description

About Us

Palatine Primary School is a dynamic and inclusive special primary school with a dedicated team who

strive to provide the best possible education for our pupils aged between 4-11. Pupils have a range of

learning difficulties and disabilities. We are committed to a values-led education that supports and

nurtures each child's individual needs, fostering a love for learning and personal growth in all aspects of

their development.

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Assistant to join our team at Palatine

Primary School. In this role, you'll be the vital link between home and school, supporting families and

pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Job Details

Family Liaison Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Permanent

Maximum of 32.5 hrs per week

Term Time only plus 5 inset days,

Grade 5 - 19,360.86 - 19,669.62 actual salary



Closing date: 9.00am on 14th July 2025

Interviews: 21st July 2025


Previous applicants need not apply.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:



We are looking for a Family Liaison Assistant who:

Follows all safeguarding policies and procedures and is committed to the highest standards of

care and safeguarding

Upholds the values and vision of the school Is caring and understanding of children's needs Has experience of directly working with children with SEN Is very well organised & efficient Acts as a key link between home and school, promoting positive relationships and communication Has attention to detail and excellent record keeping Supports safeguarding, welfare and first aid within the school Communicates with a range of stakeholders including Parents/ Carers, medical professionals, staff

and children

Prioritises and manages own workload ensuring time critical tasks are completed Works as part of a team Is open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues Has a good standard of general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

at grade 4 / C or above.

Has a First Aid qualification or is happy to gain the relevant qualifications Has managing medicines qualification and/or experience

Further Information

Palatine School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to afrancombe@palatineschool.org by 9am on 14th July 2025



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 242835

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00623.



Job Reference: SCHO00623