Family Support Officer

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

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 February 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,677-£27,568 per annum (FTE £30,361-£32,594

Family Support Officer job summary

Inspire - Enable - Achieve

 

Family Support Officer

**NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE**

Role Type - Regulated

Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week

Annual Weeks:  41 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days plus two weeks across holiday periods)

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

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 work 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 make 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 opportunities for training and professional development while working in a rewarding environment.   

 

What We Can Offer You  

• Ample free onsite parking  

• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages  

• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover    

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

• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme  

• Annual Flu Vaccination  

        

If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow your career in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Snook (HR Officer)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

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.

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

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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