SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

School-Home Support; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,274 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance for added financial

Pension scheme

Structured induction programme

Regular supervision and reflective_prc

Meaningful difference for children

Supportive team environment

Community relationship-building

Job summary

School-Home Support is seeking a dedicated SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based) to work within St Paul’s Trust School in Birmingham. The role focuses on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement, collaborating with school staff to deliver a programme of casework for children and families.

The position is term-time only, 35 hours per week plus inset days, with a salary of £22,274 – £24,796 per annum. A supportive induction and safeguarding commitments are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting to improve attendance and engagement.
• Ability to engage with parents, carers and children through individual and group work.
• Understanding safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Improve a child’s attendance and engagement in learning.
• Engage with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support.
• Follow safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children.

Skills

Education setting experience

Engaging with families

safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Title

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location

St Paul’s Trust School (Secondary) - Birmingham B12 8NJ

Hours

5 days per week, term-time only – 35 hours per week plus inset days

Salary

£22,274 – £24,796 per annum (term-time only; salary in line with working weeks)

Closing Date

3 August 2026

Interview Dates

1st Stage Interview: online interview, 5-12 August 2026
2nd Stage interviews: in person at the setting, September 2026

Position Overview

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. You will be based at the setting and work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families, focusing on attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning, engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support, addressing factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn, working with families from diverse communities, providing holistic family support, following safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children.

Qualifications

Previous experience of:

• Working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning
• Working and engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
• Addressing factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
• Working with families from diverse communities
• Providing holistic family support
• Understanding safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
• Life assurance for added financial security
• Pension scheme
• A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months
• Regular supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and communities through varied and rewarding work

Apply

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in your supporting statement. For an informal and confidential chat about the role, please email [e-mail] or call HR on 020 7426 5000.

EEO Statement

School-Home Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process, please email [e-mail] or call HR on 020 7426 5000.

Safeguarding

All family support roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. School-Home Support takes very seriously its duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and is committed to ensuring that its safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.