Attendance and Family Support Worker

School-Home Support; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Structured induction & training

Job summary

School-Home Support is recruiting a Family Support Practitioner to work at Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield. The role focuses on delivering a programme of casework to promote educational outcomes, improve attendance and engagement, and work closely with school staff and families.

The position is permanent and term-time only, with 35 hours per week plus inset days. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness, and are invited to include a cover letter

Qualifications

• Experience in education settings to improve attendance and engagement.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of family support casework to promote educational outcomes.
• Focus on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• Work with school staff and families to support safeguarding.

Job description

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location: Woodlands Primary School, Sheffield S14 1SL

Hours: 5 days per week, term time only - 35 hours per week plus inset days

Salary: £21,694 - £23,232 per annum (This role is term-time only; the salary is in line with working weeks)

Closing date: 30 November 2026

Interview dates:

1st Stage Interview: (online) 2nd or 4th December 2026

2nd Stage interviews: (in person at the setting) Week commencing Monday 7th December 2026

This is a permanent position.

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.

We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will be based at the setting and work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.

You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning
• working and engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
• factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
• working with families from diverse communities
• holistic family support
• safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in your supporting statement and attach it as a cover letter.

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

As an employer, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
• Life assurance for added financial security
• Pension scheme
• A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months to help you feel confident and supported in your role
• Regular supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and communities through varied and rewarding work

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS Check. All family support roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Please email (url removed) or call HR on (phone number removed) if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.