Family Support Worker - Lydney C of E Community School

Glos; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lydney C of E Community School seeks a compassionate Family Support Worker to help families overcome challenges affecting their children's learning. The role involves building relationships with parents, implementing learning interventions, and collaborating with staff to create a nurturing school environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and share the school's values.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Opportunities for professional development

Access to latest resources and technology

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with families to support children's development.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
• Committed to the Christian values of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with families to support pupils' development.
• Implement interventions to address barriers to learning.
• Liaise with staff and professionals to ensure collaborative pupil support.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Compassion

Proactivity

Education

Experience working with children and families

Job description

School: Lydney C of E Community School (Primary)
Address: Lydney C of E Community School, Bream Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire
Title: Family Support Worker - Lydney C of E Community School
Grade: Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £27,269 – £28,624 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (15 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2026)
Closing Date: 03/07/2025
Interview Date: 10/07/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to overcome barriers to learning? Do you thrive in a caring, inclusive environment where every child is valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Lydney Church of England Community School.

At Lydney C of E School, we are a caring Christian community where every child develops a love of life and learning. Inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we embrace values of trust, friendship, respect, forgiveness, courage, and truthfulness. Our school fosters strong links between home, church, and the wider community, ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential. As proud members of the Severn Federation Academy Trust, we work collaboratively to inspire and nurture young minds in safe and inclusive learning environments.

Hours: Part-time. 15 hours per week. Ideally 8:15am – 11:15am each morning. However, this can be flexible for the right person.

The Role:
We are seeking a Family Support Worker to work closely with parents and carers, helping them to overcome challenges that may affect their child’s learning and well-being. This role involves:
• Building strong relationships with families to support pupils’ development.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents and carers.
• Implementing interventions to address barriers to learning.
• Liaising with staff and professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to pupil support.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive individual who:
• Has experience working with children and families.
• Can communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
• Is committed to the values and ethos of our Christian school community.
• Can work collaboratively with staff and external professionals.

What We Offer:
• A supportive, family-like school community.
• Opportunities to collaborate across the Severn Federation Academy Trust.
• Enthusiastic, curious children who love to learn.
• A creative and engaging curriculum.
• High-quality professional development.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Access to the latest resources and technology.
• A safe, happy, and caring environment where everyone can flourish.

For more information, please visit: www.lydneycofe.co.uk/vacancies .

Please send your completed application form, detailing your experience and suitability for the role, to [e-mail] by Thursday 3rd July at 9am. A job description and person specification will be available on the school’s website.

We’d love to meet you! School visits are strongly encouraged. To book a visit or find out more, contact us at [e-mail] or 01594 842172.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th July.

Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of our students!

The location of the role is Lydney C of E Primary School in the first instance. This is an appointment to the Trust and you could be required to work in any school in the Trust.

Severn Federation Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.