Pupil and Family Support Worker

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational trust in Oldham is seeking a Pupil and Family Support Worker to foster positive home/school relationships and support pupils' needs. Candidates should have relevant experience or qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding. This position offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Career progression within the Trust

Qualifications

• Liaison with diverse agencies to meet pupils' needs.
• Experience working with families.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastoral needs of pupils.
• Encourage positive home/school links.
• Be part of a supportive team in educational excellence.

Skills

Liaising with agencies

Experience in school or social care

Supporting family learning

Safeguarding knowledge

Travel requirement

Education

Qualification at Certificate or Diploma level

Job description

Pupil and Family Support Worker

29 hours per week, 39 Weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 days)

Grade 5 (SCP 18 23) - £31,537 - £34,434

(pro rata to hours worked across 5 days)

Permanent

Employment Opportunity

The Board of Trustees wishto provide an opportunity for an enthusiastic Pupil and Family Support Worker to work within the North West (Oldham) Hub to ensure that pupils and families thrive in a culture that is inclusive and needs met. Deployment to be confirmed upon appointment.

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 17 schools. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees.

We can offer you

• experience of liaising with a wide range of agencies to support the pastoral needs of pupils, to keep children safe, remove barriers and improve outcomes for them
• a qualification at Certificate or Diploma level in a relevant topic, or 2 years relevant experience of work with families, including parents, pupils and other professionals and agencies.
• experience of working in school, social care, counselling or mentoring
• experience of working with families to encourage positive home / school links
• experience of supporting and delivering family learning
• the skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• experience of working in a collaborative way to manage the diverse needs of pupils and families.
• the ability to undertake the travel requirement of this role

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of our Pupil and Family Support Team, who are committed to educational excellence
• Friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• Opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools
• The chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy

Closing date: 11.59pm 8th October 2025

To apply online, please visit the Harmony Trust website - Job search

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