Family Support Worker

Description

Family Support Worker – Primary School

Location: Northampton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full–Time Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families and helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

Are you an empathetic, approachable, and dedicated individual who can build strong relationships with parents, carers, and children while providing practical and emotional support?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a permanent Family Support Worker from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and families. You will work closely with pupils, parents, carers, school staff, and external professionals to provide early intervention, strengthen family engagement, and help children thrive both in school and at home.

Your Role Will Include:

Providing one–to–one support to children and families who may require additional helpDeveloping positive and trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and carersSupporting families with issues affecting attendance, punctuality, behaviour, wellbeing, and engagementWorking with parents and carers to identify concerns and develop practical strategies to support their childrenSupporting pupils experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural difficultiesHelping families access appropriate local services, resources, and additional supportWorking closely with the school's pastoral, safeguarding, SEND, and leadership teamsSupporting early intervention and identifying concerns before they escalateMonitoring pupil and family progress and maintaining accurate recordsContributing to safeguarding and child protection proceduresEncouraging strong and positive relationships between home and schoolHelping create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can succeed

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children, families, parents/carers, or vulnerable individualsIs caring, patient, approachable, and able to build relationships based on trustUnderstands the importance of early intervention and family engagementHas experience within a primary school, education, family support, youth work, social care, or a similar settingIs confident communicating with parents and carers from a range of backgroundsCan work sensitively and professionally with families experiencing challenging circumstancesHas a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protectionIs organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a wider teamHolds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one

What's on Offer:

Permanent, full–time Family Support Worker positionStart date of September 2026Competitive salary based on experienceThe opportunity to build long–term relationships with children and familiesA supportive and welcoming primary school environmentAccess to over 2,500 accredited CPD courses through The National CollegeTraining covering safeguarding, SEND, trauma–informed practice, behaviour, mental health, and child developmentOngoing professional development and opportunities to progressSupport from an experienced education consultancy teamThe opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families

Make a Lasting Difference

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in family support, pastoral care, education, youth work, social care, or community services who is passionate about early intervention and supporting children to reach their full potential.

If you are ready to build strong relationships, work collaboratively with families and professionals, and make a lasting difference to the lives of primary–aged children, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this permanent Family Support Worker opportunity at a primary school in Northampton, starting September 2026.

Ad ID: 5418948174