Family Support Officer

Posted 03 September 2026 Salary £18 - £20 per hour Location Southwark Job type Temporary Discipline Special Education Needs Reference Familysupportofficer_

Family Support Worker
- Lewisham - ASAP Start
- Full time

Are you passionate about in promoting young people's mental well-being?

Do you want to gain experience in SEN education and learn valuable skills?

An amazing SEN school in Lewisham are looking to take on a Family Support Worker to provide their students with continuous encouragement to reach their full potential. The school provide education for students with additional social, emotional and mental health needs as well as students that struggle with behaviour challenges. The role of a Pastoral Support Worker includes providing students with empathy and support in order to help them regulate their thoughts and emotions in a healthy manner.

The school is keen to give these students a high quality of education while supporting their individual needs, and as a Pastoral Support Worker you will be working alongside class teachers and professionals based on site to achieve this. This position will provide valuable experience in the industry for anyone looking to pursue a career in education, psychology, criminology etc!

• Family Support Worker
• Full time, 8.30am until 4pm
• Graduates welcome
• Located in Lewisham

The responsibilities of a Pastoral Support Worker will include 1-1 student support, keeping students focused, monitoring attendance, effective communication and provide practical advice. This is a highly rewarding role and an opportunity to gain experience in SEN Education. The ideal candidate will have achieved a 2:1 or above in a university degree. Suitable experience could include working with SEN adults and/or children in similar environments or family level.

The Pastoral Support Worker employed will be pro-active, adaptable, and ambitious and have the potential to commit to the full academic year. The students in this school require a Pastoral Support Worker who will understand their complex needs and is up to taking on challenges and dilemmas while being open minded.