Jobs in Thornby

Family Support Worker - Primary School

Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families and helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

Are you an empathetic, approachable, and dedicated individual who can build strong relationships with parents, carers, and children while providing practical and emotional support?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a permanent Family Support Worker from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and families. You will work closely with pupils, parents, carers, school staff, and external professionals to provide early intervention, strengthen family engagement, and help children thrive both in school and at home.

Your Role Will Include:

Providing one-to-one support to children and families who may require additional help
Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and carers
Supporting families with issues affecting attendance, punctuality, behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement
Working with parents and carers to identify concerns and develop practical strategies to support their children
Supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties
Helping families access appropriate local services, resources, and additional support
Working closely with the school's pastoral, safeguarding, SEND, and leadership teams
Supporting early intervention and identifying concerns before they escalate
Monitoring pupil and family progress and maintaining accurate records
Contributing to safeguarding and child protection procedures
Encouraging strong and positive relationships between home and school
Helping create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can succeed

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children, families, parents/carers, or vulnerable individuals
Is caring, patient, approachable, and able to build relationships based on trust
Understands the importance of early intervention and family engagement
Has experience within a primary school, education, family support, youth work, social care, or a similar setting
Is confident communicating with parents and carers from a range of backgrounds
Can work sensitively and professionally with families experiencing challenging circumstances
Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team
Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one

What's on Offer:

Permanent, full-time Family Support Worker position
Start date of September 2026
Competitive salary based on experience
The opportunity to build long-term relationships with children and families
A supportive and welcoming primary school environment
Access to over 2,500 accredited CPD courses through The National College
Training covering safeguarding, SEND, trauma-informed practice, behaviour, mental health, and child development
Ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress
Support from an experienced education consultancy team
The opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families

Make a Lasting Difference

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in family support, pastoral care, education, youth work, social care, or community services who is passionate about early intervention and supporting children to reach their full potential.

If you are ready to build strong relationships, work collaboratively with families and professionals, and make a lasting difference to the lives of primary-aged children, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this permanent Family Support Worker opportunity at a primary school in Northampton, starting September 2026