Family Support Worker
St John's Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN50 days remaining to apply
Closing date
9 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,153.00 - £29,581.00 Annually (Actual)
Family Support Worker job summary
Family Support Worker - St John’s CE Primary School
37 hours per week- 1 Year Fixed until August 2027*
Term Time only, plus 5 Inset days, plus 5 additional days in school holidays
Immediate Start, or September 2026
Salary: RG4b Pt19-22- £32,061- £33,699
Pro rata salary £28,153.65-£29,591.82
(*Potential to become permanent)
Join Our Wonderful Team at St John’s CE Primary School, Reading!
Are you a compassionate and supportive professional looking for a rewarding opportunity? St John’s CE Primary School, a welcoming and nurturing church school, is inviting applications for a brand new Family Support Worker position.
Why Join St John’s?
At St John’s, our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, engaged, and eager to learn! We are committed to fostering a professional, dynamic, and supportive team where high standards are met with warmth and care.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a compassionate and diligent Family Support Worker who has:
Experience of working within a school, educational or social care environment in a professional capacity (Local Authority Family and Social Workers most welcome to apply).
Demonstrable experience of working with children and families in a safeguarding or support role (including supporting families of children with SEND).
Caring and compassionate nature to support families in crisis or with additional needs.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation in education settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
Confidence in handling confidential and sensitive information with care and professionalism to support families in difficulty.
What We Offer:
In return, we provide:
A supportive and experienced leadership team that will stand alongside you
A strong ethos of care and collaboration within our school family to ensure every child gets the very best in life
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression
A beautiful school setting with an integrated church - a truly special place to work
Dedicated car parking and a comprehensive staff well-being package
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so don’t miss this opportunity to become part of our fantastic team!
We look forward to welcoming an exceptional teacher to our school community.
To find out more information email hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5540 or visit: https://www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us
Applications will be reviewed on receipt
Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026
St John’s Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St John's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Church of England Primary School website
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