SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

School-Home Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Induction training

Supervision & development

Job summary

School-Home Support is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to be based at Ashmount Primary School. You will deliver casework to improve educational outcomes for children and families, with a focus on attendance, punctuality and engagement, in close collaboration with school staff.

Strong relationship-building and communication with parents and carers are essential. The role is permanent, 2 days per week during term time plus inset days, with ongoing support for wellbeing and professional

Qualifications

• Experience in education settings or similar to improve attendance and engagement
• Experience engaging with parents/carers and children
• Knowledge of factors affecting a child's ability to learn
• Experience working with families from diverse communities

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes
• Support attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning
• Work in close partnership with school staff to coordinate support and referrals
• Communicate effectively with a wide group of people and stakeholders

Skills

Attendance improvement

Engagement with families

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location: Ashmount Primary School, N8 9EG

Hours: 2 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days

Salary: £9,372- £10,431 per annum ( This role is term-time only; the salary is in line with working weeks)

Closing date : 2nd November 2026

Interview dates:
1st Stage Interview : (online interview) 02/11/2026
2nd Stage Interview: (in person at the setting) 2nd week of November

This is a permanent position

Our mission at School-Home Support

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.

About the role

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.

Experience

• 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

Employer commitment

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

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 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