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)

Closing date: 06/07/2026

Our mission at School‑Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to work in close partnership with school staff at the setting, delivering a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for children and their families. The role focuses on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning, and building strong relationships with schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver casework to support children’s learning outcomes

• Promote attendance and engagement in learning

• Work collaboratively with school staff and families

Qualifications

• Experience working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s attendance and engagement
• 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 with holistic family support
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

We are committed to staff wellbeing and an inclusive, safe environment for all.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• A structured induction programme with training for the first 6 months
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Meaningful impact on children, young people and families
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to build relationships with schools and communities

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in your supporting statement. Please email  or call HR on  for an informal chat about the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you need special arrangements or adjustments, please contact HR at the above address or phone.

School‑Home Support takes safeguarding seriously and is committed to ensuring our practice reflects statutory responsibilities and best practice. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.