Calm Family Support Assistant for an Anxious Young Learner

Quantum Scholars; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a calm, compassionate Family Support Assistant to help a family in Wokingham. The role involves practical household help and supportive, patient engagement with a highly anxious young person educated under EOTAS.

You will work in the family home and local community, 2.5 hours each morning, four mornings per week. The position emphasizes safeguarding, building trust with the family, and assisting with learning activities and routine.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally in education, SEND, family support or youth work.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach when supporting anxious learners.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references.
• Ability to perform cleaning, tidying, organising and general household tasks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning and tidying around the home.
• Help keep shared living spaces organised, clean and manageable.
• Organise household items and learning spaces as required.
• Assist with day-to-day household tasks to support smooth running of the home.
• Prepare simple meals and light cooking for the family when required.
• Assist with basic kitchen duties and keep food prep areas tidy.
• Support with laundry and other light duties as appropriate.
• Proactively identify tasks to help the household run more smoothly.
• Help create a calm, structured and organised home environment.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the young person and family.
• Provide calm, consistent and reassuring support to a highly anxious young person.
• Support the young person’s engagement with learning and EOTAS activities.
• Reduce engagement barriers with patient, sensitive support.
• Accompany or support activities in home or community when required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive routines at a suitable pace.
• Work closely with parents, carers and professionals involved in the education and support.
• Observe and communicate changes, concerns or progress to relevant professionals.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while being warm and supportive.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Independence

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking a calm, compassionate Family Support Assistant to help a family in Wokingham. The role involves practical household help and supportive, patient engagement with a highly anxious young person educated under EOTAS.

You will work in the family home and local community, 2.5 hours each morning, four mornings per week. The position emphasizes safeguarding, building trust with the family, and assisting with learning activities and routine.