Family and Attendance Support Worker - Ocker Hill Infants

Job Details

Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and supporting families to overcome barriers to learning?  Ocker Hill Infant and Nursery School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Family and Attendance Support Worker to join our outstanding, inclusive team.

At Ocker Hill Infant and Nursery School we pride ourselves on being a happy, caring and outstanding school in all areas, with a fully embedded inclusive ethos.  Our recent Ofsted report stated:  *‘Parents are full of praise for the school.  They value its successful attention to their children’s academic  progress and emotional well-being.’*

As part of our commitment to supporting children and families we are looking for someone to:

• Work closely with the Head Teacher and Business Manager to improve pupil attendance and engagement
• Deliver tailored support packages for children and families facing a range of challenges
• Act as an Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead, contributing to our safeguarding team
• Provide practical help and support to families including making requests for additional support
• Build positive relationships with children, families and external agencies.
• Bring a positive, proactive and passionate approach to their work

What we offer:

• A friendly, experienced and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils and their families

This is a permanent role which is part-time, term-time only plus one week training days.   The salary grading is Band D. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 3:30 pm. 3 Days per week.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded via the links included with this advert.  Completed application forms should be returned to [contact hidden] - previous applicants need not apply.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website  www.ockerhill-inf.sandwell.sch.uk.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.ockerhill-inf.sandwell.sch.uk

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Hours: 20 hours and 15 minutes, term time plus 1 week

Grade:Grade D, SCP 9 - 17, £27,254 - £31,022 (Actual Salary - £13,309 - £15,541) p.a.

Location: Ocker Hill Infant School, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0DS

Closing Date: Monday 11 May 2026 - 12 noon

Interview Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the closing date.