Family Support Worker
Green Wrythe Primary School, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1JP31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 36 Hours per week 8:15am-4:15 pm Monday-Wednesday; 8:15am-4:00pm Thursday & 8:15am-3:00 pm Friday 30 minute unpaid lunch break
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33417 - £38058
Actual salary
- £30351 - £34567
Pay scale
- NJC Outer London pay scale, points 16-25
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic Family Support Worker to join our school, Green Wrythe Primary. The successful candidate will work closely with parents and carers to help overcome pupils’ barriers to learning, whether inside or outside school.
Green Wrythe Primary is a successful and unique school consisting of two departments, Ark and Rainbow, and was rated Good in all areas at the last Ofsted inspection in April 2023. Ark is our one-form entry mainstream school department. Rainbow is our specialized education department for 59 children with autism.
As a Family Support Worker and Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a vital role in motivating, challenging, supporting, and inspiring our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and carers to support pupil development.
- Identify and address barriers to learning and work with pupils and families to develop effective strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers and school staff to ensure coordinated support for pupils.
- Provide guidance and support to families on educational and social issues.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and interventions with pupils and families.
Qualifications and Training:
- Relevant qualification in family support, education, social work, or related field.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Certificate
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience:
- Experience working with children and families in an educational or social care setting.
- Experience in developing and implementing support strategies.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Personal Qualities:
- Empathetic and approachable.
- Resilient and able to handle challenging situations.
- Commitment to upholding the school's ethos and values.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Green Wrythe Primary and Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Green Wrythe Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 276 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Green Wrythe Primary School website
- Email address
- tevans48@greenwps.org
- Phone number
- 0208 648 4989
Green Wrythe Primary is a very special school because it consists of two departments; Ark, which is the mainstream department and Rainbow, a highly specialised resource provision for children with autism.
We are a successful school at the heart of the community. We promote the well-being of everyone in a happy, vibrant, nurturing environment with high expectations for all and to 'Be the best we can be'.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For further informaton, please do not hesitate to contact the school office and/or visit the school's website.
Green Wrythe Primary is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Greenshaw Learning Trust recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Arranging a visit to Green Wrythe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tevans48@greenwps.org.
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