Family Support Worker - Birtley East Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateshead Council invites applications for a Family Support Worker at Birtley East Community Primary School. This is a part-time role, 20 hours per week, 9am–1pm, term time only, with a salary of £15,584–£17,042.

You will demonstrate inclusive practice, safeguarding children, and work closely with families and school staff to achieve positive outcomes for wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding responsibilities and welfare of children.
• Experience in family support services and collaboration with schools.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate inclusive practice aligned with child-centred ethos.
• Understand needs of families from diverse backgrounds.
• Show understanding of primary education.
• Contribute positively within a school or social care/family support setting.
• Work with professionals and families to achieve best outcomes.
• Be a committed team member.
• Commit to professional development.

Skills

Safeguarding

Family support

Understanding of primary education

Job description

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Job details

Job title P117996 - Family Support Worker - Birtley East Primary School Job reference REQ0008330 Date posted 02/11/2026 Application closing date 13/11/2026 Location Blank Salary £15,584 - £17,042 Package Permanent - Part time 20 hours per week 9 am - 1 pm Monday to Friday, Term time only. Grade G SCP 19 - 23 pro rata to Term Time Only and hours worked - £15,584 - £17,042 depending on length of service Contractual hours Blank Basis Part Time Job category/type Schools - Support Attachments P117996 - Family Support Worker Grade G.pdf Job description

To start as soon as possible. This is a re-advertised post and previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

At Birtley East Community Primary School we will develop all children in our care to their full potential academically, socially, physically and emotionally in a supportive, caring and disciplined environment.

We are a safeguarding school. Children at Birtley East are taught how to keep themselves safe, including identifying harmful behaviour and how to seek help when they feel unsafe. All staff at our school are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

The Headteacher and governors wish to appoint one suitably qualified and motivated Family Support Worker to join our inclusive and forward-looking school.

You will

have an ability to demonstrate excellent and inclusive practice in line with our child centred ethos which promotes good progress and improves all children’s wellbeing and achievement,

be able to demonstrate understanding of the needs of families from across all backgrounds and including families who have one or more children with additional needs

have evidence to show an understanding of primary education,

be able to show how they have contributed positively within a school or social care/family support setting,

have a desire to work closely with a range of skilled professionals and with children’s families to achieve the best outcomes for them,

be a committed team member,

be committed to professional development,

We can offer

a learning community with highly motivated and engaged children,

a positive and caring ethos which includes specific provision for improving the wellbeing of all pupils and staff,

a wonderful learning environment for all our children and staff,

a team of professionals who aspire to provide outstanding provision,

a supportive and effective governing body,

a clear commitment to continuing professional development,

For more information about our school, please visit our school website www.birtleyeastprimary.org

If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.