Family Support Worker

Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Pytchley CE Primary School is seeking a part-time Family Support Worker (5.5 hours per week) for a fixed term to August 2027. You will support pupils and families to thrive at school and at home, working with children, families, staff and external agencies to provide guidance, support and early intervention where needed.

We value safeguarding, collaboration and clear communication, guided by our Christian ethos to promote welfare and education.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with the school community, agencies, children and parents to remove barriers to learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare both at home and at school.
• Promote strong home–school relationships for pupils and families.
• Knowledge of resources to support children and families in need.
• Maintain effective communication across groups and organisations to ensure support.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, families, school staff and external agencies to provide guidance, support and early intervention where needed.
• Address the needs of pupils and families to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive support approach.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Pytchley CE Primary School

“With God, all things are possible” - Matthew 19:26

Family Support Worker

5.5 hours/1 day per week

Grade G8-G12 £27,709 FTE, which is £3,455.61 per annum actual

Part-time, Fixed term until August 2027

38 weeks per year

Are you passionate about helping children and families overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes?

Do you have the empathy, resilience, and communication skills needed to build trusting relationships and provide practical support?

We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team and play a key role in supporting pupils and their families to thrive both at school and at home.

At Pytchley school, we are committed to quality in all areas of school life. We hold our Christian values close to our heart and these form the basis of our learning. As a school, we pride ourselves on our curriculum being progressive and engaging which develops pupils’ thirst for learning. We promote respect and open-mindedness towards others and encourage pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging, through self-awareness and reflection.

We are proud of our school and community and all work together to provide the best foundations for our pupils. We are therefore excited to welcome a caring, passionate and professional Family Support Worker to our committed team.

This role presents a unique opportunity to help address the needs of our children and their families, to help overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with children, families, school staff and external agencies to provide guidance, support and early intervention where needed.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is able to work collaboratively with various members of the school community, including agencies, school staff, child and parents, to be a pivotal supportive link to help overcome barriers to learning
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare- both at home and in school.
• Is able to promote an effective relationship between home and school life, for both children and parents.
• Has knowledge and awareness of opportunities and resources to support children and families in need.
• Is able to maintain effective and efficient lines of communication between various groups and organisations throughout the community, to ensure essential support is available for families
• Has an understanding of procedures and systems involved in the role, including Social Services, Child Protection, Education Welfare Service policies and Reporting standards.
• Maintains an approachable, controlled and focused manner throughout their work, to relay both a positive and optimistic attitude to support those in challenging situations. Oftentimes the role may involve the ability to deal with a wide-ranging audience on challenging issues
• Has previous experience of working with children and their families
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently, with willingness to show initiative and strong interpersonal skills
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.

We can offer you:

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a school and Trust that is focused on personal and professional growth and development
• Hard working and very well-behaved children
• Collaborative and supportive school community, that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• Supportive, motivated and interested staff, governors and parents

Pytchley CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of 36 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.