SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

Guideposts Trust Limited; Bushey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Structured induction with training

Job summary

The SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based) is based at The Grange Academy, Bushey, working within the Family Intervention team to support pupils and families. You will deliver a programme of casework aimed at improving educational outcomes and attendance, working closely with school staff to promote engagement in learning.

You will build strong relationships with families from diverse communities, communicate effectively with parents and carers, and apply safeguarding processes to

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement
• Ability to engage with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
• Factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
• Working with families from diverse communities
• Holistic family support and safeguarding processes knowledge

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families
• Focus support to improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning
• Work in close partnership with school staff to deliver the programme of support
• Build excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in schools and communities

Skills

Education setting experience

Parent/carer engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Holistic family support

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

Location

The Grange Academy, Bushey (United Kingdom)

Job type

Full-time

Department

Family Intervention

Pay

Overview

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location: The Grange Academy, Bushey WD23 3AA

Hours: 5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days

Salary: £26,078 - £28,709 per annum (This role is term-time only; the salary is in line with working weeks)

Interview dates

1st Stage interview: (online interview) 08/10/2026

2nd Stage interview: (in person at the setting) w/b 12/10/2026

This is a permanent position

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.

We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, 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 we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.

You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.

You’ll have 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
• factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
• working with families from diverse communities
• holistic family support
• safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

As an employer, we offer

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
• Life assurance for added financial security
• A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months to help you feel confident and supported in your role
• 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

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email [e-mail] or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.

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