Job Introduction
Start date: September 2025.
St John’s Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic Family Support Worker to work 24 hours 40 minutes a week, 6 hours 10 minutes per day, over 4 days, to work with children in need and their families, to promote, strengthen and develop the potential of parents/carers and children. You will join our friendly and successful team, where our supportive and dedicated staff are committed to delivering the best educational opportunities and outcomes for all our students.
This vacancy would suit individuals who are passionate about working with children, have good interpersonal skills and experience of working with different agencies, to support children and their families. English and Maths GCSE grade A-C are essential.
St John’s Priory Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our pupils and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.
The job description and person specification can be found on the Trust website.
Please visit the Trust website and select Apply online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 06/07/25.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note this position may be subject to online social media presence checks.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
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.
