Job Description

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR VACANCY - PLEASE APPLY VIA THE BLUE KITE WEBSITE (as unfortunately we are unable to accept CVs via Indeed)

https://www.bluekitetrust.org/work-for-us

Location: Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time Salary30,135.00 - 34,135.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date: 9:00am, 2nd Oct 2025

Start Date: asap

Interview Date(s) 9th October 2025

The Blue Kite Trust has rapidly grown in the last 12 months and we have a new exciting opportunity within our holistic early intervention team. Lighthouse is the first step in the process of preventative provision, to enable children to reach their full potential emotionally and academically. Alongside schools you will work directly with children and families, taking a lead role in providing support and advice in childhood development and positive parenting. You will support school staff to help children to manage their emotions, behaviour and social skills, providing appropriate advice and support and overcoming barriers to learning.

Ideally, we are looking for a dedicated and supportive team member who has:

A relevant qualification or compensatory experience in Early Childhood Development / Behaviour Management or similar field. Previous experience of delivering Parent Programmes such as Family Links or similar. Previous relevant experience working in an education setting such as Family/Parent Support, mental health, teaching or school support. Play therapy experience. Child Counselling / therapy and speech and language experience.
If you feel you have what it takes to support our vision then we would like to hear from you.

The Blue Kite Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service, which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,135.00-34,135.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person