Family Support Worker - Newport Community Primary Academy (Harbour Schools Partnership)

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 are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join our inclusion support team. You will act as the liaison between the school’s SENDCO, external agencies, families and children as well as working directly with key children.

About the Role

Key Core Duties

• To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for Special Educational Needs within the school, liaising with the Head Teacher as required
• Supporting and offering guidance to staff
• Working within and developing SEND systems and processes
• Providing written contributions to individual plans and other SEND associated paperwork
• Responsible for supporting the TAs across the school with best practice when supporting the children with high needs
• Planning and delivery of education/interventions

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.

• 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

Desirable (but not essential)

• Education or Social Work qualification
• Knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of support agencies and service
• Experience of managing a small team in an educational setting

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

We offer:

• A collaborative and nurturing school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future opportunities

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Closing date: 12 noon on 13th November 2026