Family Support Worker - Part Time, Term Time. - Fixed Term

Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-3317-213S
Posted:15/06/2026
Pay:KSD
Start Date:2 September 2026
App Close Date:25/06/2026 at 12:00
Interviews:1st July 2026 (pm)

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Are you passionate about children and want to help support children and families with additional needs, in an education setting?

Lady Boswell’s C. E. (Aided) Primary School is a Church school - which has been awarded an Outstanding Award by Ofsted in 2022. We are a caring and committed team, where the rights and responsibilities of pupils, staff and parents are valued.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Family Support Worker to join our team.

The role is for 19.5 hours across 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) term time only, from 8.30 - 15.30. Pay is Kent Scheme: KSD - FTE £27,904 - £29,020 (Actual salary £12,545.83 - £13,047.58)

1 year initial contract with the possibility to extend.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the wellbeing of vulnerable pupils through a range of interventions and approaches
Supporting and signposting families who are experiencing / have experienced trauma
Improving attendance for vulnerable pupils, working with families and parents alongside the attendance team
Improving standards of behaviour for vulnerable pupils through implementation of PSPs alongside class teachers, parents and senior leaders
Running social interventions
Engaging hard to reach families and building positive relationships
Supporting the Pupil Premium Strategy
Liaising with external agencies, including Early Help, Social Services, NELFT, charities and wider organisations
Support to the DSLs

Desired skills / experience

Ability to work with vulnerable children / families, including those from diverse backgrounds, neurodivergence and the full primary age range
Strong knowledge of high-incidence SEND and how to support families and children to navigate SEND issues
Experience of supporting children with evidence-backed interventions for wellbeing and mental health, particularly trauma-informed interventions
Knowledge of Kent-based support systems
Tenacity and resilience
Thorough record keeping
Excellent communication skills
Thorough knowledge of good safeguarding practices

If a suitable candidate is found, this advert may be closed early. Please see the attached application pack for the full job description.

Information about the school

Set on the edge of the beautiful Knole Park Estate in Sevenoaks, Lady Boswell’s Primary School has a strong sense of history, having been established in 1675. We are a Christian school which provides a safe and happy haven that allows every child to develop and learn in a kind and caring environment whilst achieving the highest academic standards.

Although established in 1675, our building is much newer, with the latest part completed around 2013.

Ofsted Inspection April 2026 - STRONG in all areas:

Leaders prioritise staff's workload and wellbeing. Consequently, staff are well motivated and very positive about working at the school.
Staff are keen to contribute deeply.
Leaders prioritise professional learning. They want all staff to develop an extensive range of skillsand knowledge. This approach to professional learning is very well established and staff develop quickly as a result.

Job Contact Information

Name:Corrinne Wilkes
Address:Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3RW
Telephone: 01732452851
Email: finance@ladyboswells.kent.sch.uk

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