Family Support Worker - Newport Community Primary Academy (Harbour Schools Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £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 and £12,085 gross per annum
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.
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.
Closing date: 12 noon on 13th November 2026
Interview Date: 24/11/2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX32 9BW
- Reference
REF6174
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£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 and £12,085 gross per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
13/11/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes