Family Support Worker

Woolmer Hill School; Towcester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Towcester Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to help children and families thrive. You will collaborate with school staff and external agencies to reduce barriers to learning and promote wellbeing in a nurturing church school environment.

We value safeguarding, communication with carers, and a proactive approach to supporting pupils in need. The role includes close work with families to ensure positive learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in a school or community setting.
• Understanding of Child Protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Knowledge of resources to support children and families in need.
• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families to overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing.
• Coordinate with school staff and external agencies to provide holistic support.
• Promote strong home–school links and effective communication with carers.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and uphold child welfare policies.

Skills

Collaborative working

Safeguarding awareness

Home–school liaison

Interagency coordination

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Job description

Family Support Worker at Towcester Church of England Primary School

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/TCEPS/00896
• Location: Islington Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
• Salary: £19,303.75 - £20,580.04 Annually (Actual)
  Based on NJC Scales G8 - 12. FTE Salary is £27,709 to £29,541
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Weeks Per Year: 39
• Closing Date: Midnight, Thu 17th Sep, 2026
• Start Date: October 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

Towcester Primary School is a friendly, nurturing church school based in the heart of the market town of Towcester. We provide fantastic provision for children from the local community. The school prides itself on its inclusive nurturing approach and strives to ensure that all pupils thrive and have a brilliant start to their education! Standards are high at Towcester where children are keen to learn but welfare and nurture is paramount in allowing this to happen. Visitors comment on the school's ethos of nurture and the 'family feel' of the school. Our children tell us that this is a fantastic place to be!

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.

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.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where everyone is valued
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn
• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a school and Trust that is focused on personal and professional growth and development
• Access to a wide array of employee benefits and recognition systems via our partnership with Perkbox

Safeguarding Statement

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, therefore all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.