Full details available and full application form on Kent Teach:
Are you passionate about children and want to help support children and families with additional needs, in an education setting?
We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Family Support worker to join our team.
The role is for 19.5 hours across 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) term time only. Pay is Kent Scheme: KSD - FTE £27,904 - £29,020 (Actual salary £12,545.83 - £13,047.58) with the possibility to extend
For full details and to apply, please visit our advert on Kent Teach: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=157289
LADY BOSWELL’S FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Start date: September 2026
Salary: Kent Scheme: KSD - FTE £27,904 - £29,020 (Actual salary £12,545.83 - £13,047.58)
Hours: 19.5 per week
Working pattern: 8.30-3.30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1 year initial contract with the possibility to extend
Key Responsibilities:
· Supporting the wellbeing of vulnerable pupils through a range of interventions and approaches
· Supporting and signposting families who are experiencing / have experienced trauma
· Improving attendance for vulnerable pupils, working with families and parents alongside the attendance team
· Improving standards of behaviour for vulnerable pupils through implementation of PSPs alongside class teachers, parents and senior leaders
· Running social interventions
· Engaging hard to reach families and building positive relationships
· Supporting the Pupil Premium Strategy
· Liaising with external agencies, including Early Help, Social Services, NELFT, charities and wider organisations
· Support to the DSLs
Desired skills / experience
· Ability to work with vulnerable children / families, including those from diverse backgrounds, neurodivergence and the full primary age range
· Strong knowledge of high-incidence SEND and how to support families and children to navigate SEND issues
· Experience of supporting children with evidence-backed interventions for wellbeing and mental health, particularly trauma-informed interventions
· Knowledge of Kent-based support systems
· Tenacity and resilience
· Thorough record keeping
· Excellent communication skills
· Thorough knowledge of good safeguarding practices
Closing date is 24th June 2026. If a suitable candidate is found, this advert may be closed early.
Pay: £27,904.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
