Family Support

Our school is a warm, inclusive, and community‑focused primary school committed to ensuring every child thrives both academically and emotionally. We believe that strong partnerships with families are essential to children’s success. To support this vision, we are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and highly organised Family Support Worker to join our pastoral team.

As our Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families to overcome barriers that may impact children’s learning, attendance, or wellbeing. You will work closely with staff, parents, external agencies, and community partners to ensure that every child has the support they need to flourish.

Contract: Full-time
Location: Colne
Start date: Monday 23^rd February 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• Provide early help support to families experiencing difficulties, including attendance, behaviour, routines, or emotional wellbeing.
• Deliver 1:1 and group support sessions for pupils and parents.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g., social care, health, community services) and attend multi‑agency meetings.
• Support safeguarding processes and work closely with the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Keep clear, confidential records and contribute to support plans (e.g., TAF/Early Help assessments).
• Promote positive attendance and home–school engagement.
• Signpost families to community resources and services.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with families.
• Experienced in working with children and families in a school, community, social care, or similar setting.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding procedures and Early Help processes.
• Confident working with multi‑agency partners.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly, and motivated school community.
• Regular CPD and opportunities for professional growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
• A collaborative pastoral team that values your ideas and wellbeing.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, outlining any relevant experience you have working with children and families.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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