SHS Family Support Practitioner; School Based

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location
:
The Grange Academy, Bushey WD23 3AA

Hours
: 5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days

Salary
: £25,003 - £27,525 per annum (Term‑time only, salary aligns with working weeks)

Closing date
: 06/07/2026

Interview dates
:

• 1st Stage interview: online interview 10/07/2026
• 2nd Stage interview: in person at the setting 15/07/2026

This is a permanent position

We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and make a difference in children’s lives every day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will be based at the setting and work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework that promotes and improves educational outcomes for the children and their families. You will focus on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.

Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people are essential.

• Previous experience working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning
• Experience engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group‑based support
• Knowledge of factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
• Experience working with families from diverse communities
• Experience in holistic family support
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
• Life assurance for added financial security
• A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months
• Regular supervision and reflective practice to support wellbeing and professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where experience and ideas are valued
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and communities through varied and rewarding work

School-Home Support takes a duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and best practice. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.