We are looking for a proactive and caring Family Support Worker / Coordinator to support children and families across our school.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and pastoral staff, helping children overcome emotional, social, family and attendance barriers to learning.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Morning support: Lead Breakfast Club from 8:00am, welcome families at the school gates and provide support to children who need a calm start to the day.
- Nurture and mentoring: Run lunchtime nurture groups and provide 1:1 mentoring to help children develop emotional regulation, confidence, self-esteem and social skills.
- Early Help and attendance: Work directly with families, including home visits, to understand the reasons behind absence and improve attendance, punctuality and morning routines.
- Supporting learning: Work closely with teachers and attend Pupil Progress Meetings to share pastoral information and help remove barriers to learning.
- Safeguarding: Act as a Deputy DSL, maintain accurate CPOMS records, complete Early Help Assessments and work with other professionals and agencies.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Cares passionately about helping vulnerable children and families.
- Has experience supporting children’s emotional and pastoral needs.
- Is confident working with both children and parents.
- Understands Early Help, safeguarding and multi-agency working.
- Can be supportive and compassionate while also maintaining high expectations.
- Is organised, resilient, proactive and professional.
- Is committed to learning and using evidence-based approaches to support children and families.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Family Support worker employer: Connex Education
Connex Education Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values each team member's contributions. Working in Lowton provides the unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience in an educational environment, with flexible hours that promote work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally, with potential pathways for permanent roles and ongoing development within the education sector.
