Job Introduction
Grade G6 15-18 £24,880.11 - £27,012.10 actual salary.
37 hours a week, term time only; to start as soon as possible.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Voyage Education Partnership for a Family Support Worker to be based at Boston Pioneers Academy. The purpose of the role is to:
• To act as a point of contact in the academy for families in need of support.
• To manage, implement and review any support strategies in place for families who have children attending the academy.
• To help identify, and address the needs of children and families who need help to overcome barriers to learning (including attendance).
• To help families in the support of their child’s learning and well-being.
• To support parents in developing resilience and independence in accessing support and participating in school and community life (building social capital).
• To manage and coordinate a SAFeh caseload with the support of the DSL, DDSL & SENDCO/Inclusion Lead.
• To reduce the academy’s absence levels for key vulnerable pupils.
Boston Pioneers Academy, Lincolnshire’s first Free School, opened in the town in September 2013 with an inspirational and creative approach to learning. It continues to encourage and enable all children towards the realisation of their own unique talents.
For more information about working at Boston Pioneers Academy, please watch our recruitment video by following the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa5xUnIdr0
Please visit https://www.voyage-education.org/vacancies to fill in the online application form before the closing date of Wednesday, 16th July 2025
The Voyage Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, which will include online checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
Voyage Education Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
