Family Support Worker

Springwell School, Hartlepool, TS26 0TB

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week (Term-time only + 5 Additional days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Full Time Equivalent Salary £31,537 - £33,699 (Actual Term Time plus 5 Additional Days Salary £27,247.03 - £29,774.14)
• Pay scale: Band 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

A qualified Family Support Worker, preferably with experience of working with the families of children with special educational needs.

Excellent organisational skills, and ability to prioritise tasks.

Ability to record using a variety of proforma and information management systems.

Good communicators with a flexible approach, and well developed interpersonal skills.

Team members who can think creatively and build durable relationships.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A welcoming and friendly and community.

Relevant training.

A strong commitment to CPD opportunities.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Springwell School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 98 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springwell School website
• Email address: office@springwellschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01429 280600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-school-fa391e1d-3098-4212-b425-0dd43e9e1841

Springwell is a primary aged special school. We work with pupils with a range of learning difficulties including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Speech and Language Difficulties. 

Arranging a visit to Springwell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@springwellschool.co.uk.

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