Family Support Worker

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust

Cainscross Road, Stroud, GLOS, GL5 4HE

Family Support Worker & DDSL

Initial Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026), 23.75 hours per week. Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary – Grade 6 Points 15-20 £30,024 - £32,597

Actual Salary - £16,540 - £17,957

Based at - Cam Woodfield Junior School

Start Date - ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, motivated and proactive Family Support Worker & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Junior School team. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, and who thrives in a role where no two days are the same.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Vice Principal with the school’s pastoral, SEND and attendance provision, while taking a central role in safeguarding as a Deputy DSL.

Key Responsibilities

As part of our pastoral and safeguarding team, you will:

Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, responding to concerns, supporting children, liaising with external agencies and maintaining accurate and timely safeguarding records.

Provide practical, emotional and early help support to children and their families, helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring all children feel safe and able to thrive.

Work closely with the Vice Principal on pastoral initiatives, behaviour support, and wellbeing interventions across the school.

Support the coordination and monitoring of SEND provision, working in collaboration with the SENCO to help meet the diverse needs of our learners.

Play a key role in improving attendance, including building positive relationships with families, conducting home visits where appropriate, and supporting the implementation of attendance strategies.

Develop strong partnerships with staff, families, external agencies and community services.

Promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, nurture and high aspirations for all pupils.

We Are Looking For Someone Who…

Has experience of working with children and families, ideally within an education, social care, or community setting.

Understands safeguarding practices and is committed to keeping children safe.

Is a compassionate listener and effective communicator, able to build trust with pupils, families and professionals.

Is highly organised, calm under pressure and able to manage a varied workload.

Works well as part of a dedicated team, but is confident taking initiative when needed.

Shares our belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed.

This is a fixed-term contract, but may lead to future employment opportunities depending on the needs within the school. Visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 27th February 2026

Interview Date: WC 9th March 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves some work with students and provides regular access to children, therefore is a regulated activity. Please see our Recruitment and Selection Policy including Recruitment of Ex-Offenders on the CBAT website