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Parent Support Advisor

Location

Mill Lane Primary School

Salary/Grad

NJC H

Closing Date

Monday 16th November 2026 at Noon

Interview Date

Friday 20th November 2026

Contract Details

Permanent

Disclosure

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Description:

We are looking to appoint a skilled, committed and enthusiastic Parent Support Advisor, preferably with experience but not essential, to join our friendly and happy school.

We need someone who is:

Passionate about pupil well-being.

Supportive of parents of children with early signs of social, emotional, health, behavioural or poor attendance issues and is able to promote high quality parenting

Able to provide impartial information or referrals to parents about the school and relevant local services available to parents

Able to convey the voice of the child to parents and school staff

Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and recording skills

Able to liaise with outside agencies and attend meetings

The successful applicant will:

Be an excellent practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about enabling children to achieve success.

Is well motivated and committed to providing a stimulating, happy and caring environment where children are valued as individuals.

Be able to foster strong relationships with parents, professionals and colleagues.

Offer a special blend of determination, innovative thinking, creative problem solving, resilience and humour.

Show a commitment to working as part of a team

In return we offer the opportunity to:

Work with enthusiastic and responsive children who enjoy school

Play a part in the continuing development of our school

Work with a dedicated and committed team of staff, governors and parents

Receive support for continued professional development

In a school that has:

A friendly and dynamic working environment

Excellent CPD opportunities

An atmosphere where the sharing of good practice and skills are encouraged

A tradition of high expectations of pupil behaviour and pupil progress

Wonderful children who are receptive to caring and dynamic staff

Why work for us?

A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:

Mill Lane Primary School is where amazing children do amazing things!

Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

Continuous professional development and training to enhance and develop skills

Open and positive working environment

Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

In return, we can offer:

Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen to learn and enjoy school

A supportive community and fantastic engagement

A fully inclusive environment where all stakeholders strive to give children the best possible opportunities

A talented and friendly staff committed to teamwork

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the School Administrator for a mutually agreed time.

Visit our school website on: http://www.milllane.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th November 2026 at 12:00

Proposed Interview date: 20th November 2026

Application form (top of the page), job descriptions and person spec can be accessed via the school website https://www.milllane.org.uk/vacancies/

Completed application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Sue Skillcorn, [email protected], posted or personally handed in at the School Office by 12 noon on the closing date.

Mill Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Mill Lane Primary School

Wellington Street

Stockton on Tees

TS18 1QX

Tel 01642 860055

Attachments

PSA-job-description 2.doc

PSA-Person-Specification - 2.doc