Job Description:
Latest job information from School Home Support for the position of SHS Family Support Practitioner School-based - Brixton. If the SHS Family Support Practitioner School-based - Brixton vacancy in Brixton matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.
Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at School Home Support for the position of SHS Family Support Practitioner School-based - Brixton below matches your qualifications.
SHS Family Support Practitioner School-based - Brixton
SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-based)
Location: Trinity Academy, Brixton SW2 1QS
Hours: 5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days
Salary: £25,003 - £27,525 per annum (This role is term-time only, the salary is in line with working weeks)
Closing date: 26/06/2026
Interview dates:
1st Stage interview: (online interview) 01/07/2026
2nd Stage interview: (in person at the setting) 07/07/2026
This is a permanent position - September start date
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 Family 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 be based at the setting and 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 communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning
- working and engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
- factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- working with families from diverse communities
- holistic family support
- safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children
We 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 Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
- Life assurance for added financial security
- Pension scheme
- A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months to help you feel confident and supported in your role
- Regular supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
- Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and communities through varied and rewarding work
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email or call HR on if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
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 a DBS Check.
All family support roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
To 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.
Job Info:
- Company: School Home Support
- Position: SHS Family Support Practitioner School-based - Brixton
- Work Location: Brixton
- Country: GB
How to Submit an Application:
After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information SHS Family Support Practitioner School-based - Brixton at the office Brixton above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.
Next Page »