Shs Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Induction programme and training

Supervision and reflective practice

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to build relationships w

Job summary

School-Home Support is seeking a proactive Family Support Practitioner to be based at The Grange Academy in Bushey. You will work with school staff to deliver a programme of casework aimed at improving educational outcomes and boosting attendance and engagement for the children and families we support.

In this permanent, term-time role (5 days a week plus inset days) you will build strong relationships with parents, carers and pupils, follow safeguarding procedures, and collaborate with diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting to improve attendance and engagement.
• Ability to engage with parents/carers and pupils.
• Familiar with safeguarding processes and referrals.
• Experience working with families from diverse communities.
• Commitment to holistic family support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes.
• Support attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• Collaborate with school staff and external partners to support families.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Promote safeguarding best practices across the setting.

Skills

Education sector experience

Parental engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Holistic family support

Attendance improvement

Job description

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)

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 an Enhanced DBS Check. All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS Check. All family support roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based) • Bushey, Hertfordshire, England