Family/Pastoral Support Worker
Falconer's Hill Academy, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Possible start date
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) NJC06 to NJC09 £21,594 to £22,645 pro rata per annum, 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum (8.30am to 4pm includes 30 mins break, Monday to Friday)
Family/Pastoral Support Worker job summary
We are recruiting for a Family/Pastoral Support Worker at Falconer’s Hill Academy, based in Daventry.
About the role
To manage attendance and work closely with pupils, parents, and staff to identify barriers to attendance
To support pupils and their families in school, community and home settings and provide regular ongoing assistance to support inclusion
To provide a friendly, approachable and confidential point of contact for families
To provide support for staff (including the headteacher) in the school, particularly when dealing with challenging or vulnerable pupils and families.
To support families on CP and CIN plans and liaise with external agencies.
To co-ordinate EHAs in school for families within and connected to our school.
To co-ordinate school support for families within school and liaise with other agencies to offer support for them.
Work alongside the inclusion officer and teachers to write Individual Safety lans for children and monitor and evaluate impact.
Work with and direct individual and small groups of pupils to support them with resilience, self-esteem, emotions and protective behaviours.
To provide support for pupils and their families at times of crisis, signposting support services, making referrals to supporting agencies and working with the families and other professionals to safeguard the children.
35 Hours per week (8.30am to 4pm includes 30 mins break, Monday to Friday), Term Time 39 weeks per year, permanent
About our Academy
Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Salary & Benefits
NJC6 to NJC9 £25,989 - £27,254 per annum FTE, £21,594 to £22,645 per annum pro rata
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
This is an exciting opportunity, ideally for an experienced, Family/Pastoral Support Worker . The role will encompass a range of aspects, all of which are aimed to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. The role will be to support families including specific interventions for children and working with outside agencies. You will lead on EHA’s and be part of the safeguarding team (training can be offered in this area). In addition, the post holder will be responsible for monitoring and improving attendance at school.
They must also
Educated to GCSE level grade C or above
A professional Qualification relevant to post such social work, teaching, youth work or other
EHA Trained (Desirable)
Driver’s Licence and access to vehicle
Experience of working with children in school setting
Experience of working with agencies and professionals
Experience of working in a similar setting
Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain an organised and professional working environment
Ability to maintain accurate records and produce concise and informative reports
Ability to work under own initiative and under supervision
Ability to partnership with children and families and also with other agencies and professionals
Ability to communicate effectively with children and families individual and group settings
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Falconer's Hill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Falconer's Hill Academy website
Falconer’s Hill Academy is a co-educational school catering for children between ages 7 and 11.
We aim to develop the whole child by considering their intellectual, moral, spiritual, social, emotional, creative and physical well-being. This is all within a purposeful, happy and secure school environment for everyone.
At Falconer's Hill we have high expectations and deliver a curriculum which enables all pupil to succeed.
Our core purpose is to ensure that the children in our care experience the highest standard of education and are taught key values such as respect, perseverance and responsibility.
We also believe in the importance of providing wider opportunities in areas such as music and sport and we offer an exciting and enriching curriculum which enables each child to achieve their potential and celebrate their successes.
At Falconer's Hill we believe in developing a culture of learning for every member of our community. Therefore we continue to adapt and improve our practice to provide the very best education for each individual child.
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