Family Support Officer

Stocklake Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DP

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 November 2025

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,334-£16,462 (FTE £30,361-£32,594)

Family Support Officer job summary

Role Type - Regulated

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team and help improve outcomes for school-aged children and their families through targeted support and engagement.  

 

About the Role  

As our Family Support Officer, you will w ork collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for students by delivering a range of family support interventions and activities .  You will provide advice, guidance and signposting to help families access relevant services .  Part of the role will be acting as Attendance Officer, working to improve attendance and punctuality of students across the school.  

 

What We’re Looking For  

• Experience working with children and families in an educational or community setting.  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage families effectively.  

• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.  

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and promoting positive outcomes for all.  

 

Why Join Us?  

This is your chance to m ake a meaningful impact on children’s lives and family wellbeing .   You ’ll join a friendly , collaborative team that values your contribution and supports your growth .  We offer ongoing training and oppo rtunities for t raining and professional development while working in a rewarding environment .  

 

What W e C an Offer You  

• Ample free onsite parking  

• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with c omplimentary hot and cold beverages  

• Employer contribution pension scheme , with Life Cover    

• Access to employee benefits including d iscounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants  

• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme  

• Annual Flu Vaccination  

       

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.   

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.

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.

About Stocklake Park Community School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stocklake Park Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stocklake-park-community-school

Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.

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