Family Partnerships Assistant - Kelford School

Join the Nexus team as a Family Partnerships Assistant - Kelford School

Position: Family Partnership Assistant

Salary: £25,565 - £27,732 pro rata (£29,542 - £32,046 FTE)

Location: Kelford School, Oakdale Road, Rotherham, S61 2 NU.

Start Date: At earliest convenience

Contract type: Permanent; 37 hours per week, term time only
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fridays 8.00am to 3.30pm.

Closing date: Friday 20^th November 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 23^rd November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26^th November 2026

About our School

P.R.I.D.E

(Pupil Voice, Respect, Independence, Dignity,Entitlement)

Do you have these core traits to be a successful Family Partnership Assistant at Kelford School?

Kelford School is a special school spanning across 4 different sites which and provides 182 places for children and young people, aged 2-19, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint a Family Partnership Assistant to support our students to “Be Kind, Be Safe, Be the Best They Can Be”.

Our ambition and yours will be that Kelford is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Kelford deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

At Kelford School, we recognise that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly organised Family Partnership Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This rewarding role will focus on building positive and effective relationships with families, acting as a key point of contact between home and school. The successful candidate will work closely with parents, carers, pupils and professionals to provide practical support, strengthen engagement and help families access the services and resources they need.

As a Family Partnership Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting pupil wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and inclusion. You will support families through periods of challenge, celebrate successes, and help remove barriers to learning by fostering trusting and collaborative relationships.

We are looking for an individual who:

Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Can build positive, professional relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
Has experience of working with children, families or within an educational, social care or community setting.
Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also using their own initiative.

In return, we offer:

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
The chance to work alongside committed staff who share a passion for inclusion and pupil success.
If you are committed to strengthening family engagement, supporting vulnerable pupils and helping families to thrive, we would welcome an application from you.

Together, we can build strong partnerships that enable every child to reach their full potential.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. Once on the Nexus MAT website, select the Joining Us – Careers section, click on the position you wish to apply for, and the application can be found at the bottom of the page.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to Kelford.vacancies@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Catherine Bentley at cbentley@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website Kelford School - Kelford

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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