Family Support Worker

St Mary's Priory Junior School; Plympton; On-site; GBP 9,933 - 12,140; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust is recruiting a Family Support Worker to work across three schools in Plympton and surrounding areas, focusing on the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils and families. The role involves building trusting relationships with parents and children, supporting engagement with education, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress and attendance.

You will join a dedicated team that supports vulnerable pupils both in and out of class, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Experience working with families, vulnerable people or children to support emotional and mental health needs.
• Knowledge of local resources and statutory services, including CAMHS, Social Services, Health and other school/voluntary services would be useful.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with both parents and pupils to engage them with education.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils and their families across three schools.
• Work closely with teachers to oversee academic progress, monitor behaviour and attendance.
• Help pupils with particular challenges that create barriers to learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with families

Mental health awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Family Support Worker - St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust

Multi Location - St Edward’s CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plympton St Marys Infants and Old Priory Junior Academy.

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 12 - 17 starting salary £11,037 (£29,541 FTE)

Hours per week: 16 Hours per week (7 hrs at St Edwards and 9 hrs at Old Priory/Plympton St Mary). Working pattern to be discussed at interview.

Weeks per year: 39

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 8th September

Interview date: Thursday 17th September

Start date: September 2026

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax Free Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme

St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust are recruiting a Family Support Worker to work across 3 schools (St Edward’s, Old Priory and St Mary’s) to support the emotional and social well‑being of our pupils and their families. 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.

The successful applicant will have experience working with families, vulnerable people or children, supporting them with social, emotional, and mental health needs. A knowledge and understanding of local resources and community and statutory services, including Mental Health Teams, Social Services, Health, CAMHS, and school and voluntary services would be useful.

St Mary's Priory Schools (St Mary's Priory Infant and Nursery School and St Mary's Priory Junior School) are warm, inclusive and nurturing schools in Plympton, where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that every child and family feels valued, supported and able to flourish. We believe that small acts of kindness, encouragement and care can grow into something extraordinary. Through our value of love, our dedicated team works alongside families and the wider community to help every child thrive both academically and personally.

St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a warm, inclusive and nurturing school in Eggbuckland, Plymouth. Our vision, “One Family - We CARE,” reflects our commitment to ensuring every child and family feels safe, heard, valued and supported. Guided by the values of love, kindness, respect and courage, our dedicated team works closely with families and the wider community to help every child flourish, whatever challenges they may face.

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.