Family Worker - The Ridgeway Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading is seeking a proactive Family Worker to support pupils and families, delivering a wide range of services in partnership with professionals. The role is term-time only, from 8.30am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a permanent appointment and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with pupils and families, liaise with multi-agency colleagues, and contribute to positive

Qualifications

• Proactive, motivated individual with experience of working in partnership with children, families and professionals.
• Ability to build good relationships with pupils and their families.
• Ability to liaise effectively with multi‑agency professionals within the authority.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and an outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of services which support the needs of pupils and families.
• Work in partnership with children, families and professionals to secure outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Liaison with professionals

Inter-personal skills

Outgoing personality

Job description

Family Worker - The Ridgeway Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

8.30am – 2.00pm - Monday to Friday - Term time only - Permanent - Required November 2026

“The Ridgeway Primary is an inclusive place with a strong caring ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils across all aspects of school life. The environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are rightly confident that staff will support them if they have any worries. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.” (Ofsted January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

We are looking for a pro‑active, motivated individual with experience of working in partnership with children, families and professionals, to deliver a wide range of services which support their needs.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.

We are looking for a professional who:

• Is able to build good relationships with pupils and their families;
• Is able to liaise effectively with multi‑agency professionals within the authority;
• Has excellent inter‑personal skills;
• Has an outgoing personality

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups