Family Support Worker (Part-time)

West Witney Primary School & Nursery, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FZ

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 Annually (FTE)

Family Support Worker (Part-time) job summary

Family Support Worker

West Witney Primary School and Nursery

Salary: Grade 8 £31,537 (FTE)

Contract type: Part-time, Term Time Only (19.5 hours per week)

Reporting to: Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team
Start date: September 2026

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, and want to be part of a welcoming, nurturing and ambitious school community - our Family Support Worker opportunity would be perfect for you.

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual to join our dedicated team in this exciting new role. The successful candidate will play a vital role in strengthening relationships between home and school, supporting children’s wellbeing and attendance, and helping families overcome barriers to learning. This role includes responsibilities as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working closely with school leaders, staff and external agencies to ensure children and families receive the support they need to thrive.

We are looking for an individual that;

• builds positive and trusting relationships with children, families and professionals
• is passionate about improving children’s wellbeing, attendance and life chances
• can engage and support families with empathy, creativity and professionalism
• is resilient, proactive and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• works collaboratively as part of a supportive and dedicated team
• is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and the welfare of all children

What we can offer;

• A sense of belonging within a warm, friendly and nurturing school community
• A meaningful and rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children and families
• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are proud of their school
• A supportive staff team committed to collaboration and wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and safeguarding training opportunities
• A dynamic and forward-thinking school environment where new ideas are welcomed

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 West Witney Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Witney Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-witney-primary-school-nursery

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