Family Support Worker

The Harbour Schools Partnership; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Make a difference

Job summary

The Harbour Schools Partnership is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker for Newport Community School Primary Academy. The role focuses on coordinating SEND support, liaising with families, external agencies, and the SENDCO to ensure pupils receive appropriate interventions.

The position is part-time (15 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) with a pro-rata salary; the role requires DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families to support wellbeing.
• Ability to assess wellbeing and determine intervention needs.
• Familiarity with external agencies and when to engage them.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENDCO in leading provision for Special Educational Needs and liaise with Head Teacher.
• Support and guide school staff in SEND practices and processes.
• Develop and maintain SEND systems and paperwork, including plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Child welfare awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Education or Social Work qualification

Job description

Salary: NJC Grade E: £31,525 - £34,811 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £10,945 (E16) and £12,085 (E22) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

Newport Community School Primary Academy are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join our inclusion support team. You will act as the liaison between the school’s SENDCO, external agencies, families and children as well as working directly with key children.

About the Role

Key Core Duties include:

• To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for Special Educational Needs within the school, liaising with the Head Teacher as required
• Supporting and offering guidance to staff
• Working within and developing SEND systems and processes
• Providing written contributions to individual plans and other SEND associated paperwork
• Responsible for supporting the TAs across the school with best practice when supporting the children with high needs
• Planning and delivery of education/interventions

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.

Essential qualities include:

• Experience of working with children or young people and their families
• Ability to evaluate wellbeing and assess the need for intervention
• Understand how external agencies work, what they do, and when it would be beneficial to use them

Desirable (but not essential):

• Education or Social Work qualification
• Knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of support agencies and service
• Experience of managing a small team in an educational setting

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

We offer:

• A collaborative and nurturing school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future opportunities

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13th November 2026, interviews will be held on 24th November 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.