Family Footings Facilitator

About us

Quest Academy is for children and young people, aged 7 – 16 years who have additional needs associated with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Opened in September 2017, Quest Academy is based in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Through School

Job Role s:
Pastoral Health And Welfare

Working Patterns:
Full‑Time

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, 13th July 2026

Interview Date: 15th July 2026

Expected Working

Start Date:

TBC

Is a Shared Job:
No

Reference No: QAFFF
062026

Hours of Work: 38 hours per week (Mon 08:15‑16:45, Tue‑Thu 08:15‑16:30, Fri 08:15‑15:30)

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated Family Footings Facilitator to work within all key stage areas, to be a trained deputy designated safeguarding lead, liaise with families, support learners, deliver 1‑2‑1, small group & class interventions where needed as well as support with careers events, work experience and post‑16 next steps.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that will enhance the school experience for all. You will need to be reliable, committed and have experience. You should also be caring, trustworthy and an excellent role model for our learners with clear motivation to work in a school that seeks to be the best it can be, amongst staff, learners, parents and governors who are all dedicated to learning and continual improvement.

Our young people have diverse and complex needs and supporting them may include assisting with aspects of personal care. We are committed to ensuring this support is provided with dignity, sensitivity and respect, and applicants should feel comfortable undertaking personal care as part of their role.

Some learners communicate how they are feeling through their behaviour and at times that may be unsafe behaviour. It is part of our shared responsibility to teach our learners how to communicate safely and effectively. At times they may need our support to keep themselves and others safe and we provide training to ensure all staff are able to do this.

For these reasons this role requires someone who is able to manage the physical demands effectively. Mac Intyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010 and fully assess risks.

• A loyalty scheme which rewards you with an extra day of annual leave each September with length of service over 12 months (up to 5 additional days)
• Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
• Full induction
• Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
• Access to further professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
• Free eye tests through Specsavers
• An Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing and access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
• Benefits for Death in Service
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £100 Voucher
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (paid for by Mac Intyre Academies)
• Self‑service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
• Employee engagement programme including Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank You Day, Annual CPD Trust‑wide conference.
• Access to Blue Light Card/ discounts for teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff, teachers and support staff

All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: