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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£31,533.84 - £35,764.36 Annually (Actual)

Family Support Worker job summary

1. Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing Serving as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring that safeguarding systems and procedures are robust and effective. Manage and respond to day-to-day safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate records and following school policy. Support the DSL and Senior Mental Health Lead in coordinating early help and intervention for pupils and families in need. Work collaboratively with outside agencies (e.g. Social Care, Early Help, CAMHS, Police) to secure the best outcomes for pupils. Provide emotional support and guidance for pupils, modelling restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

2. Attendance and Family Engagement Lead on improving attendance and punctuality through effective monitoring, analysis and communication with families. Carry out home visits where necessary to engage with parents and carers, addressing barriers to regular attendance. Work with the Deputy Headteacher and admin staff to develop and implement attendance improvement strategies. Celebrate good attendance and promote positive attitudes towards school.

3. Behaviour and Inclusion Support staff in implementing the school’s Behaviour and Expectations Policy, ensuring a consistent and positive approach Provide direct support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, particularly those with complex circumstances. Lead or contribute to individual behaviour plans, risk assessments and reintegration programmes. Promote restorative practices and support staff in managing challenging behaviour constructively. Planning and running structured lunchtime Nurture Groups and afternoon mentoring sessions (group and 1:1) focused on emotional regulation, self-esteem, trauma recovery, and social skills.

4. Support for SEND and Inclusion Work closely with the SENCO to ensure that pupils with SEND or additional needs receive appropriate support. Assist with coordinating interventions, monitoring provision and communicating with families of pupils with SEND. Contribute to review meetings and liaise with external professionals involved in SEND support. Support teachers and support staff in developing inclusive classroom strategies that meet pupils’ diverse needs. In the event of staff changes, the post-holder may be required to take on temporary SENCO, class teacher responsibilities, with guidance and professional development provided by the school.

5. Professional Conduct and Collaboration Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity. Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. Work collaboratively with the Deputy Headteacher, SENCO, DSLs and other leaders to drive school improvement in inclusion and pastoral care. Contribute to staff training and professional development in areas of safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion. Represent the school at external meetings, panels and multi-agency forums when required.

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.
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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.

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About Story Wood School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
225 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
Story Wood School website
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