Family Support Worker: Education & Wellbeing

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative school environment

Professional development and training

Opportunity to make a difference in 2

Job summary

Newport Community School Primary Academy is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join our inclusion support team. You will liaise between the school’s SENDCO, external agencies, families and children, and work directly with key children.

The role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and successful applicants will be subject to an online search. You must be eligible to work in the UK with no sponsorship, and closing date is 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENDCO in leading provision for SEND within the school and liaise with the Head Teacher as required.
• Support and guide staff across the school in SEND practice.
• Work within and develop SEND systems and processes and contribute to paperwork for individual plans.
• Support TAs with best practice when assisting children with high needs.
• Plan and deliver education interventions and targeted support.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Wellbeing assessment

Agency liaison

Education

Education or Social Work

Job description

Newport Community School Primary Academy is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join our inclusion support team. You will liaise between the school’s SENDCO, external agencies, families and children, and work directly with key children.

The role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and successful applicants will be subject to an online search. You must be eligible to work in the UK with no sponsorship, and closing date is 13 November 2026.