Family Support Worker

Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3ST

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,898.29

Family Support Worker job summary

Interview date: 14 July 2025

Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only & 25 INSET hours

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and highly organised family support worker to join our dedicated pastoral team at Bournville Primary School. This is a pivotal role focused on supporting pupils and their families to overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for someone who has:

• experience working with children and families in an educational or social care setting
• experience working in partnership with parents, children, and external agencies
• strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and emotional wellbeing
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• commitment to promoting inclusive practices and improving outcomes for all pupils.

You will:

• collaborate with staff to identify pupils needing pastoral support and assess their personal, social, and emotional needs
• establish and manage referral procedures for pastoral support, prioritising cases as needed
• contribute to pastoral support plans in consultation with the SENDCO and senior leaders
• support pupils and families through transitions, including secondary school, ensuring continuity of care
• work with the school’s attendance team, maintaining accurate records and promoting regular attendance
• provide targeted support to pupils and families experiencing complex challenges such as bereavement, illness, domestic abuse, or substance misuse
• deliver one-to-one and group interventions focused on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development
• develop and implement individual plans to improve behaviour, self-esteem, and educational outcomes
• communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, maintaining professional and secure records
• attend relevant meetings and contribute to reviews and case conferences
• promote the school’s ethos and policies, acting as a key point of contact for pupils and families
• share best practices and participate in training and development sessions.

About us

Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. Bournville is a National nurturing school and as such a nurture approach underpins all the work that we do in school. Ability to build string relationships with parents and their families is essential. Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.

Bournville Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.

What you can expect:

• We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
• We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
• We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.

This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bournville Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 501 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bournville Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bournville-primary-school

We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.

We are a national Nurture school and a trauma informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.

At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child.  Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you

If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.

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