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Family Support Worker

Salary £31,525 - £34,811
Location Newport Community Primary Academy, Barnstaple
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: NJC Grade E: £31,525 - £34,811 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) 

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £10,945 (E16) and £12,085 (E22) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment) 

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday) 

Newport Community School Primary Academy are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join our inclusion support team. You will act as the liaison between the school’s SENDCO, external agencies, families and children as well as working directly with key children.

About the Role 

Key Core Duties include:

  • To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for Special Educational Needs within the school, liaising with the Head Teacher as required
  • Supporting and offering guidance to staff
  • Working within and developing SEND systems and processes
  • Providing written contributions to individual plans and other SEND associated paperwork
  • Responsible for supporting the TAs across the school with best practice when supporting the children with high needs
  • Planning and delivery of education/interventions

What We’re Looking For 

We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.  

Essential qualities include: 

  • Experience of working with children or young people and their families
  • Ability to evaluate wellbeing and assess the need for intervention
  • Understand how external agencies work, what they do, and when it would be beneficial to use them

Desirable (but not essential): 

  • Education or Social Work qualification
  • Knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of support agencies and service
  • Experience of managing a small team in an educational setting

Why Join Us? 

You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential. 

We offer: 

  • A collaborative and nurturing school environment 

  • Opportunities for professional development and training 

  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future opportunities 

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13th November 2026, interviews will be held on 24th November 2026. 

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.  

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.

Our aims are to: 

  • Ensure all children enjoy achieving their potential 
  • Support the development of the whole child 
  • Raise aspirations for all pupils to achieve high outcomes in their learning from their starting point
  • Develop children's understanding of the world and their contribution to it 
  • Prepare children for their next stage of learning

Our ethos value is respect. 

​We create a culture of respect through a strong sense of community where everyone is valued, feels safe and is understood as an individual.  We communicate positively and with kindness, celebrating successes and enjoying learning together. In our school, we develop confident learners and encourage collaboration and innovation.

  • Confidence
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation

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