Family Support Worker

Digitech Studio School; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding primary academy seeks a Family Support Worker to provide essential pastoral support to children and their families. This role is pivotal in helping young people achieve their full potential and improve school attendance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by families in disadvantaged communities and be skilled in fostering positive relationships. Join a community-focused academy that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for both staff and students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive induction and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Health benefits including wellness sessions

Gym discounts

Family leave options

Cycle schemes

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Understanding issues affecting disadvantaged communities.
• Experience in assessment frameworks and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions-focused support to children and families.
• Collaborate with parents to improve family relationships.

Skills

Understanding of issues affecting young people

Experience in assessment framework procedures

Proven experience working with young people and families

Excellent organizational skills

Motivational and inspiring

Education

AS/A level or equivalent

Job description

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £34,740 - £38,419 (CLF Grade E) - Based on 37 hours per week, term time only.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 12 hours per week, term time only + insets.

Additional role info: Working Pattern - Tuesday, other days to be decided.

Start Date: 1 September 2025

Overview:

Haywood Village are seeking a Family Support Worker to provide high-quality, impartial, solutions-focused pastoral support and guidance to children and their families at this Outstanding Primary academy in Weston super Mare. The role aims to enable children to achieve their full potential, raise aspirations, and facilitate academic progress. The worker will collaborate with parents to strengthen parental capacity, promote understanding of their child's needs, improve family relationships, and increase parental engagement. Additionally, the role involves working with other staff to identify families needing support to improve school attendance.

About you:

You should:

• Understand issues affecting young people and their families, especially in disadvantaged communities.
• Have knowledge or experience of the assessment framework procedures.
• Be educated to AS/A level or equivalent, or have relevant experience.
• Hold a full, clean driving license and be willing to travel for home visits or to other sites.
• Have proven experience working with young people and families in education or related fields.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Be motivational and inspiring to young people and families.

Applicants should refer to the full job description and person specification before applying.

About Haywood Village Academy:

Established in 2016, Haywood Village Academy offers classes from Pre-school to Year 6 and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2019. The academy is community-focused, high-aspiration, and committed to providing meaningful, active learning opportunities. Staff receive high-quality professional development, contributing to a positive school environment.

This is an exciting time to join HVA and the Cabot Learning Federation, with plans to open a new primary school in Haywood Village in 2026. Joining now offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse, inclusive community of 35 academies across the South West, committed to excellence and positive impact. We value diverse perspectives and foster a culture where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, and offer flexible working arrangements.

Benefits:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions and gym discounts.
• Family leave options, including above-average maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle schemes and on-site parking.

Recruitment process:

Visits are welcome; contact the school to arrange. Applications must be submitted via the official form, as CVs are not accepted. Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored. The vacancy may close early if filled quickly. The federation is committed to safeguarding, with thorough pre-employment checks, including DBS and reference checks.