Family Support Worker
Grade 8 (point
Full Time Equivalent Salary
£28,604 - £31,028 per annum pro rata (£14.82 – £16.07 per hour)
Actual Salary - £24,350 - £26,414
35 hours per week; Daily Monday to Friday 8am – 3.30pm (with half an hour lunch)
Permanent 41 weeks: Term time only (plus two weeks to be agreed between the line manager and post holder)
Required as soon as possible
We are looking to appoint an efficient and well organised colleague with excellent interpersonal skills to join our support services team.
Many young people are experiencing difficulty engaging with school and can find themselves struggling with poor attendance, low self-esteem, anxiety or behaviour issues that create barriers to their learning and enjoyment of school. This role will involve working directly with young people and their families to help improve their motivation, participation and engagement with school. You will work within and beyond the school gates to support families to access services that will help them to have full access to the extended school opportunities offers.
Woodbrook Vale School is an award winning and highly oversubscribed 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated "good" school (February 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to innovate and further build upon the school's success to ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be.
The school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to 'aspire, enjoy, and succeed'. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by our work on growth mindset and knowledge-based approaches. Our school culture is predicated on the importance of character education, something for which we have won awards.
We have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job satisfaction.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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If you require any further information about this role please contact Peter Hayes, Deputy Headteacher:
Informal visits are welcome, but not essential.
Please email your completed application and covering letter to Kerry Miller on:
Please note a CV will not be accepted
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 27 October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 31 October 2025
WOODBROOK VALE SCHOOL, Grasmere Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2ST
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.82-£16.07 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person