Job Description

About The Role

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FAMILY SUPPORT ADVISOR

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Salary Grade: Scale SC5, Spine Points 12 - 15

Actual Salary Range:

29,784 -31,663

per annum

Work Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract type: Permanent

About the Role



We are seeking a proactive, organised and compassionate Family Support Advisor to join our dedicated school community. This is a pivotal role supporting families, pupils, and staff to ensure every child can thrive both academically and personally.



You will play a key part in fostering strong relationships between home and school, supporting attendance and punctuality, and ensuring smooth administration across a range of essential school services.



Key Responsibilities


Oversee and coordinate school administration functions efficiently. Lead on attendance and punctuality, working closely with families to remove barriers to learning. Act as a primary liaison with parents and carers, including support with admissions and general enquiries. Manage and coordinate before and after-school clubs, ensuring quality provision and communication with parents. Maintain and update the school website to ensure accurate and engaging communication with our community.

About You



We are looking for someone who:


Is approachable, organised, and passionate about supporting families and children. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is confident using IT systems and can manage administrative processes effectively. Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion. Works well both independently and as part of a supportive team.






What We Offer


A lovely, welcoming and supportive school community. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to make a real difference to children and families. A collaborative team environment with strong leadership support.

How to Apply



To apply for this post please visit https://lbihm.eploy.net//



Closing date: Noon, Monday 1st December 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th December 2025



St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to appointment.





If you need assistance, please email the Finance and Personnel Officer at fran.mills@standrews.islington.sch.uk quoting job reference:

STA/1347

. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school directly. Please note CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.






Salary Statement for Support Staff



Please note the advertised actual salary is a range based on continuous service, with the maximum range indicating 5+ continuous years with local government/schools. The starting salary will be calculated based on the individual circumstances of the successful candidate/s.



Visits to the school are encouraged and you should contact the Finance and Personnel Officer, Francisca Mills (fran.mills@standrews.islington.sch.uk or 020 7837 4049) to make an appointment for a tour.

St Andrew's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required.

KCSIE 2025 Statement

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.