Pupil & Parent Support Advisor

Sacred Heart Primary School

Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HL

Due to join Sapientia Education Trust

• Salary – Support Staff Scale, Points 12-17, £10,930-£12,066 actual pa (£28,598 - £31,022 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 26 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026

Sacred Heart Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is nurtured to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Located in the heart of Swaffham, our school serves families from the local area and beyond, fostering a strong sense of belonging, respect and partnership.

We are committed to providing a high-quality, engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We strive to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential through excellent teaching, high expectations and a supportive, caring environment.

Our core values underpin all aspects of school life. We encourage pupils to develop a strong sense of compassion, integrity and responsibility, preparing them to contribute positively to society. Opportunities for reflection and personal development are central to our approach, helping children to build confidence and resilience.

We value strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to children’s success. Staff at Sacred Heart are dedicated, reflective professionals who work together to ensure every child feels safe, valued and inspired.

Joining Sacred Heart means becoming part of a committed team that is passionate about making a difference and supporting children to flourish both now and in the future.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Pupil and Parent Support Advisor.

The successful candidate will support pupils and their families in overcoming barriers to learning, with a particular focus on improving attendance, engagement, and wellbeing. The role includes providing administrative and operational support to the SENDCo, delivering targeted 1–1 interventions, and working closely with families where pupils are persistently absent.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form.

Closing date:   3 July 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:   7 July 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website