Family Support Worker

St Christopher's Multi Academy Tust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Exeter is looking for a Family Support Worker to provide emotional support to pupils and engage with families. The role includes collaborating with teachers and monitoring the wellbeing of vulnerable students. Applicants should have experience working with families and knowledge of local resources. This is a permanent position with a starting salary of £22,418, requiring 32.5 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families, vulnerable people or children.
• Knowledge of local resources is useful.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional and social wellbeing of pupils.
• Build relationships to engage parents and pupils.
• Work with teachers to monitor academic progress.

Skills

Experience working with families

Understanding of community resources

Ability to build trusting relationships

Job description

Overview

• Family Support Worker – Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Term Time: 39 weeks per annum
• Salary: STC Grade 5, SCP 14 - 17 Actual Starting Salary £22,418 (FTE £29,540 - £31,022)
• Start Date: November 2025
• Closing Date: 9am on Friday 10th October 2025
• Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025

We are recruiting a Family Support Worker to support the emotional and social wellbeing of our pupils. We are looking for someone who can build trusting relationships with both parents and pupils to help engage them with their education. You will be part of a team that supports our most vulnerable pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teachers to oversee academic progress, monitor behaviour and attendance and help pupils with particular challenges that create barriers to their learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and pupils to engage them with education.
• Be part of a team that supports vulnerable pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers to oversee academic progress, monitor behaviour and attendance.
• Help pupils with particular challenges that create barriers to learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications andExperience

• Experience working with families, vulnerable people or children, supporting social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of local resources and community and statutory services (including Mental Health Teams, Social Services, Health, CAMHS, and school/voluntary services) is useful.

About our Trust and Schools

Within our thriving Exeter school community, a wonderful and inclusive group of schools that work closely together to meet the needs of our children. The schools are part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. The Trust will provide a package of exceptional continuous professional development, with clear support networks within each school and across the hub, to ensure that the appointed candidate loves coming to work each day.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school on 01392 349141 to arrange.

How to Apply / Important Dates

• Please note the essential qualifications required for this role as detailed in the person specification.
• Applications: https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
• Sam People Recruit system issues: call 01924 907319
• For queries regarding the post: contact The People Team via [e-mail]
• Applications need to be completed by 9am on Friday 10th October 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 17th October 2025.
• We apply for references for shortlisted applicants and conduct online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
• Trust policies and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.