Tuckswood Academy 

Tuckswood Centre

Norwich

NR4 6BP

www.tuckswoodacademy.co.uk

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy:

Children, young people and families practitioner

32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Apprenticeship Grade:  £10.85 to £12.71 per hour

Temporary

We are seeking a caring and understanding Children, young people and families practitioner to join our hard-working and committed staff team.  The role will involve supporting the Family Support Worker, working closely with vulnerable children, young people and families to bring about positive, lasting changes in their lives.   

This is a Level 4 apprenticeship with Realise Learning & Employment.  Throughout the programme, you’ll gain practical experience working with children, young people and their families. You’ll develop the skills needed to plan and deliver effective interventions and support children and young people to achieve their full potential..  The typical length of the course is approximately 21 months.

Tuckswood Academy believes that all children have a right to a good education and it is our responsibility to ensure that the curriculum at this school is made accessible to all. Our children are tolerant, kind and caring of each other and work hard when they are at school. Our staff are very friendly and welcoming and go above and beyond to support the needs of our children. As part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust you will be included in a family of academies who put the needs of children at the forefront of their education.

Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to display enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility and reliability. You should also have the ability to work independently as well as part of a busy team.

Informal telephone conversations and/ or visits to the school are encouraged, please email Emma Hoey -Smith at head@tua-edu.uk  to arrange a convenient time.

Further information about the Academy can be found on our website: www.tuckswoodacademy.co.uk

For more information on the Apprenticeship, please follow this link: https://realisetraining.com/courses/children-young-people-and-families-practitioner-apprenticeship?hsLang=en

To access the online application and to apply, please select the ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details.

You must ‘submit’ your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing Date:  Friday 10 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 13 July 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.