About the school

Pinehurst Primary School is a two form entry school with Nursery provision for 2 and 3 year olds in the heart of Anfield. Our vision and values are 'Experience, Excel and Enjoy' and these underpin our work. The Headteacher and Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a School Family Support Worker. We are looking to appoint a skilled and highly motivated individual to work in this role with our Head Teacher, SENDCO, Pastoral and Family Safeguarding Lead and our committed team.

About the role

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to appoint a School Family Support Worker to start 1^st September 2026, (an earlier start date would be given due consideration for the right candidate should circumstances allow), to strengthen the support that is offered to children and families. We are looking for an individual with relevant experience, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join the Pastoral Team at Pinehurst Primary School and become part of our ‘Pinehurst Family’.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual  to support our children and families in an out of school. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct support to children, young people and their families facing a range of difficulties. This role will provide additional support at an early stage to help divert families from requiring higher threshold services.

Relevant experience of working with children and families in an Early Family Help Model is essential for this role.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply, they will be considered within this recruitment process.  

Please note Pinehurst Primary School converted on 1^st April 2026 to a school within Cheshire Academies Trust (CAT), as such this role will mean employment commences with CAT.

Personal qualities

The individual will seek to achieve the following outcomes:

•           Improved school attendance

•           Improved school behaviour

•           Improved health

•           Reduced crime/ASB

•           Progress to work

•           Cost savings (reduction in level of risk, reduction in number of support workers/interventions, etc)

We are looking for a  person who :

·        Has a calm approach 

·        Maintains confidentiality 

·        Has a good sense of humour 

·        Has an empathetic nature 

·        Is enthusiastic 

·        Has the ability to adapt to a variety of situations 

·        Demonstrates initiative

·        Works well as part of a team