Children and Family Worker - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent - 37 hours per week - TTO plus inset days (5 days) plus 3 weeks out of term time (15 days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,077 to £33,533 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking reliable and organised Children and Family Worker (incl. DDSL) to join our school team. This flexible role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a welcoming and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Safeguarding and Child Protection at Deputy DSL level
• Early Help and Family Support Leadership
• Inclusion, Behaviour and Wellbeing
• Attendance and Engagement, working with our Attendance Officer in a supportive role
• Multi-Agency Working, Develop strong partnerships with social care, health and community services
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact
• Professional Accountability

The postholder will:
• Report directly to the Headteacher (DSL)
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team
• Be part of the wider safeguarding and inclusion team
• Support and deputise for the DSL as required
• Supervise family support and early help work across the school

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection
• Experience of working in high-challenge or high-deprivation communities
• Experience managing complex and sensitive situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building
• High emotional resilience and professional judgement
• Ability to analyse risk and prioritise workload
• Ability to influence and support staff
• Commitment to inclusion and equity
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
• Have the opportunity to make a real impact on children’s lives
• Receive ongoing professional development and supervision
• Work in a school committed to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding excellence
• Flexible/Casual working pattern to support a healthy work–life balance

What the school offers its staff

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our school or to request an application pack or for further information Wendy Owen - Admin Assistant – Adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5566 or visit: https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Children and Family Worker Job description.pdf - 437 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 520 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-park-primary-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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