School-Based Family Support Practitioner – Term-Time

Ad Warrior; Bushey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Structured induction with training

Supervision and reflective practice

Job summary

School-Home Support in Bushey is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to work in a school setting and deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families. The role focuses on attendance, punctuality and engagement, building strong relationships with school staff and families, and safeguarding children according to statutory responsibilities.

The post offers term-time hours with inset days, a permanent contract, and family-friendly

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting or similar to improve attendance and engagement.
• Ability to engage with parents/carers and children through individual or group support.
• Understanding of factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn.
• Experience working with families from diverse communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and referral routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for children and their families.
• Support attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with school staff to deliver effective support.
• Communicate with families and children to build strong, trusting relationships.

Skills

education setting experience

engaging with parents/carers

factors affecting learning

working with diverse communities

holistic family support

safeguarding processes

Job description

School-Home Support in Bushey is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to work in a school setting and deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families. The role focuses on attendance, punctuality and engagement, building strong relationships with school staff and families, and safeguarding children according to statutory responsibilities.

The post offers term-time hours with inset days, a permanent contract, and family-friendly