Family Support Worker

Alwoodley Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5HX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 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: SO1 to PO1 (Point 23 to 28)
• Additional allowances:

  SO1 to PO1 (Point 23 to 28)

Family Support Worker job summary

The successful candidate will be required to work under the direction of the headteacher, SENCo and SLT to support the wider wellbeing and welfare of pupils in order that they are ready and eager to learn. In addition, the this the role involves managing the daily and wider attendance and admission issues across the school. The successful candidate will also form part of the safeguarding team and liaise with the local cluster to provide Early Help support for families. Experience of this role would be beneficial. An important part of your job will be to collaborate with other professionals in school, so it is important that you are able to work well with other people. We are looking for someone who is keen to make a difference to pupils and the community. It would be helpful if you have a natural ability in building rapport with pupils. As a family support worker in our school, you will be expected to support pupils and families across the school as and when needed therefore the ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs to the school and its pupils is a priority. The successful candidate will also form part of our Outdoor Play and Learning Team (OPAL) at lunchtimes and support children when playing.

We will offer you:

• A commitment to you and your professional development.

• Strong, supportive leadership and committed staff.

• Eager, enthusiastic and well-motivated children from diverse backgrounds.

• An active and supportive governing body.

• A well-maintained school building, along with an extensive and well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Is this you?

If so, we warmly invite you to look through our school website www.alwoodleyprimary.net and if you think our school is somewhere you would like to further your career, we welcome your application. Should you require a tor of the school please contact office@alwoodley.net to arrange this with our Headteacher.

All applications must be made by the My New Term recruitment platform.

Closing date: Monday 21st September at midday.
Interviews: TBC

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Occupational Health assessment (via completion of health questionnaire if successful) 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

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 Alwoodley Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alwoodley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alwoodley-primary-school

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