Inclusion and Family Support Officer

Inclusion and Family Support Officer

Permanent position  2025

St Helen’s Primary School

NJC SCP 12-15

£27,711 – £29,093 FTE Per annum (salary would be pro rata) 35 hours per week, term time only, 38 weeks per year

Are you organised, enthusiastic and welcoming?

Do you thrive working in a busy office environment?

Would like to make a difference to children’s learning and well-being?

Northern Lights Learning Trust are looking to welcome an enthusiastic and reliable admin assistant to support pupils, parents, staff and governors at our school. There will be the opportunity to work closely with other admin teams across the trust. Flexibility will be essential. In return, you will benefit from inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to great CPD opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide a welcoming environment front of house.
• Possess excellent communication and IT skills.
• Be confident in dealing with children and adults.
• Keep calm under pressure whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Be enthusiastic and supportive of the Academy ethos.

If this is you, we would really welcome your application.

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare package through Education Mutual including:

• 24-hour GP access
• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources

Employee benefits package through Vivup including:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by:  5^th September 2025

Shortlisting will take place on: 8^th September 2025

Interviews will take place on: 12^th September 2025

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applications should be submitted via email to: louise.metcalfe@nllt.co.uk or recruitment@nllt.co.uk, or if you prefer you can submit through post to:

Northern Lights Learning Trust

Benedict Biscop CE Academy

Marcross Drive

Sunderland

SR3 2RE

Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms of application will not be accepted. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact us on louise.metcalfe@nllt.co.uk

Details of the school can be found on the school website:

www.sthelensprimaryschool.co.uk