Children and Families Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Children and Families Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with schools, parents, and community partners to provide vital support that helps children thrive both academically and emotionally. If you’re proactive, empathetic, and committed to promoting positive outcomes for young people and their families, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Children and Families Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and school attendance, while also working closely with families to strengthen engagement and provide guidance. You will collaborate with school staff, safeguarding leads, and external agencies to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Children Support:

  • React to the needs of pupils daily, supporting learning and school attendance.
  • Lead and coordinate ELSA and Keyworker groups in collaboration with the SENDCo.
  • Support transitions into school and run social and intervention groups.
  • Provide assistance during unstructured times and maintain accurate records of pupil interactions.

• Family Support:

  • Promote parental engagement and provide guidance on early concerns.
  • Complete referrals for support services and liaise with parents on attendance matters.
  • Communicate effectively with families via calls, emails, and meetings.
  • Attend parent evenings, multi-agency meetings, and support home visits when required.

• Safeguarding:

  • Follow school safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly.
  • Support safeguarding leads in multi-agency meetings and monitor ongoing cases.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and families in an educational or community setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

About the Trust 
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is: 

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children 

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge. 

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack. 

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number above.  

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.  

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.