12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    2 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 July 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

£9,640.00 - £10,525.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 8, Term Time Plus Inset Days

Home School Link Worker job summary

Folly View Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Home School Link worker to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to help ensure every child has the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the partnership between home and school, promoting positive attendance, supporting pupil wellbeing and helping families access appropriate services and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
  • Support families facing challenges that may impact on children's learning, attendance or wellbeing.
  • Work with school staff to identify and support vulnerable pupils and families.
  • Promote and improve school attendance and punctuality.
  • Signpost and liaise with external agencies and support services.
  • Provide practical advice, guidance and early intervention support.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing processes.
  • Support initiatives that enhance family engagement and strengthen the home-school partnership.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience of working with children, families or within education, social care or community services.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Is empathetic, approachable and able to build trust with families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Has a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Is organised, resilient and able to manage a varied workload.
  • Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and raising achievement for all pupils.

We offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive school community.
  • Friendly and dedicated staff and governors.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.
  • A positive and inclusive working environment.

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.

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About Folly View Primary

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
401 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
Folly View Primary website
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Our School Vision

Faringdon Primary Schools (The Elms Primary & Folly View Primary) aim to be a community where everyone is inspired by a love of learning, is supported and encouraged to believe in themselves and is enabled to achieve great success.

Our School Aim

We aspire to provide the best starting block for children in Faringdon on their life-long learning journey. By working together, the Faringdon Primary Schools, share educational expertise and provide mutual support for each other, to ensure all our children grow and thrive, as we seek to improve outcomes for every child.

Both schools uphold their own distinctive ethos and traditions and deliver high quality education in their own unique way. Being part of the Faringdon primary educational community within the Faringdon Learning Trust, our schools are committed to all our children leaving our schools with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life with confidence, humility and compassion.


Our Core Values

Inspire Believe Achieve

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