Family Support Worker - Term Time. - Part-time

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:24/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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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 21 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 (£15.04 per hour.). 

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.

We were assessed as Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022, who stated within their report:

"Parents describe the school as kind, nurturing and caring.";

"A place where teachers unlock motivation to learn."

"Staff receive high-quality training so that they develop the skills they need to do their jobs very well."

Job Contact Information

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

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Family Support Worker Application Pack