Parent and Family Support Advisor

Parent and Family Support Advisor – Taunton

Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type: Full-time position

Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate and proactive Parent and Family Support Advisor to join one of our partner schools in Taunton. This is a rewarding full-time role, supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning and ensure every young person can thrive both inside and outside of school.

The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding, family engagement, and early intervention—working closely with pupils, parents, and external agencies to promote positive outcomes and consistent attendance. You’ll act as a trusted link between home and school, providing advice, guidance, and practical support for families.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and students to promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Offering early intervention, advice, and guidance to help overcome barriers to learning.
• Acting as the lead contact for families receiving additional support and maintaining consistent communication.
• Coordinating and implementing tailored action plans and interventions.
• Supporting families to access external services and community resources where needed.
• Working collaboratively with school staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Conducting home visits and supporting attendance and reintegration when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records of interventions and progress reports.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children, families, or within an educational or social care setting.
• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in education, social work, or family support is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with pupils and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience working with multi-agency networks.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassion, patience, and resilience in supporting young people facing challenges.
• A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE.
• Ongoing professional development and access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy.
• A supportive consultant from our Taunton team, guiding you throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and their families.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and families to reach their full potential and want to make a genuine impact in education, apply today to become a Parent and Family Support Advisor with Teaching Personnel in Taunton.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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