Parent Support Advisor (PSA) & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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We are looking for a well-qualified and highly competent person to join our team as a Parent Support Advisor and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). This is a vital role within the school and provides a crucial link between families and school focused on ensuring that all children are enabled to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.

The successful applicant will work closely with school colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for pupils through engaging with families to break down barriers that may be preventing full engagement in their child's education. You will be the school's Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and work closely with other school safeguarding officers and external agencies. Alongside this, you will be working with the SEND and Inclusion Lead to provide administrative and practical support for families with SEND pupils.

Requirements

This position would suit someone with significant experience in an educational setting and a secure understanding of local agencies, processes and organisations that provide support to children and their families.

• have experience of working to overcome barriers to learning and well-being and enabling greater engagement of families with school and related services
• have experience of a child centred approach to providing and procuring support
• be able to develop links with a wide range of stakeholders: children, parents, governors and the full range of outside agencies who work closely with the school
• be capable of dealing with sensitive, confidential issues and complex and challenging case work
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• have the ability to complete reports in a timely manner
• have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• be open to advice, feedback and guidance / direction from colleagues
• be interested in and willing to take on CPD opportunities to extend their skill base.

What we offer

FTE £30,024 per annum. Actual salary £17,818 per annum

How to apply

We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Visits will take place on a 1:1 basis. Please contact Jenna Blake in the school office on to book a visit.

Applications can be accessed from the school website.

*Closing Date: 29th November at midnight Shortlisting:** 30th November

Interview Date: 04/12/2026

29/11/2026

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Parent Support Advisor (PSA) & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) - Lipson Vale Primary School

• Plymouth, Devon
• Part Time
• FTE £30,024 per annum. Actual salary £17,818 per annum

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile check.

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• OrganisationPlymouth City Council
• Work LocationPlymouthDevon
• Work Postcode

PL4 7HW

• Reference

GB0101

• Occupational GroupEducation Support
• Salary Details

• Job TermPermanent
• Appointment TypePart Time
• Hours

31.25hrs per week, 40 weeks per year

• Closing Date

• DBS Check Required

Yes