SHS Family Support Practitioner
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SHS Family Support Practitioner ( School Practitioner)
Location: Barclay Academy, Walkern Rd, Stevenage SG1 3RB
Hours: 5 days per week Term Time Only +inset days
Salary: £25,003 - £27,525 per annum, depending on experience
Closing date: 21st April 2026
Interview dates: (online interview) 24th April 2026
2nd Stage interviews: (In person at the school setting) W/C 27th April 2026
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 Family Support School Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the Family Support School 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 communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and own a vehicle for this role.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- Working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
- Providing expert pastoral support
- Working in an educational or outreach environment
- Working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- Working with families from diverse communities
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
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
For an informal and confidential chat about the role please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously its 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. All practitioner roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
SG1 3RB
£25,003 to £27,525 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 22/04/2026
Job reference: PO1536073SteSFSP
Documents
Job Description - Barclay Academy .pdf
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
£25,003 to £27,525 per year