SHS Family Support Practitioner - ManchesterSchool-Home Support Practitioner (school-based support worker) Location: Holy Trinity C of E Primary, Manchester, M9 4DUHours: Full time, 35 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, Term time only + inset daysSalary: £19,733 - £22,274 per annum depending on experience (actual salary)Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026Interview dates: Tuesday 3 March 2026 (online interview)2nd Stage interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March 2026 (in person at the setting) This is a permanent position Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on. We are looking for a Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.You will have excellent relationship-building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.You’ll have previous experience of: working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based supportProviding expert pastoral supportworking in an educational or outreach environmentworking effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learnworking with families from diverse communitiesWe are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. As an employer we offer: Employee assistance programmeLife assurancePension schemeTo Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for School-Home Support, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.https://school-homesupport.talosats-careers.com/job/780159We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.