Student Support Role – Family Support Worker

Teaching Vacancies; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Middlesbrough is seeking a Family Support Worker to support pupils and their families. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience working with children and families. This position offers a competitive salary, additional benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pay progression

State pension and benefits

Flexible family-friendly policies

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme

Guaranteed CPD every week

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or families.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with a determination to make a significant difference.
• Approachable and able to relate to children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and their families in various settings.
• Communicate with external agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
• Manage time to meet daily demands of the role.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting relationships.
• Attend professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Confidence

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker to join our team at Outwood Academy Normanby. The successful candidate will be highly self‑motivated, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have experience working with children and/or families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and their families in school, community and home settings, providing ongoing assistance.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Manage time and organisation to meet daily demands of the role.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting relationships with children and young people in a sympathetic manner.
• Attend professional development opportunities and contribute to a positive learning climate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated and ambitious with a determination to make a significant difference.
• Approachable, confident and able to relate to children and young people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with pay progression.
• Additional state pension and benefits.
• Flexible family‑friendly policies from day one.
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Guaranteed CPD every week to support professional growth.

Safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and suitability checks for working with children.