Impactful School-Based Family Support Practitioner

School-Home Support; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Training and induction

Regular supervision

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

School-Home Support is seeking a Family Support Practitioner at St Paul s Trust School in Birmingham. This permanent role focuses on improving educational outcomes for children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with school staff and families to enhance attendance and engagement. A background in education and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an education setting to improve child attendance and engagement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, and diverse communities.
• Knowledge of factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with school staff to deliver casework for educational outcomes.
• Support improvement in attendance and engagement of children.
• Engage closely with families to provide holistic support.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Holistic family support

Safeguarding processes

Experience in education

Engaging with diverse families

Job description

School-Home Support is seeking a Family Support Practitioner at St Paul s Trust School in Birmingham. This permanent role focuses on improving educational outcomes for children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with school staff and families to enhance attendance and engagement. A background in education and strong communication skills are essential.