Connex - Liverpool
Role: Family Support Practitioner
Location: Prescot, Knowsley
Salary: £100-130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting a full-time Family Support Practitioner for September 2026 to support an excellent Primary School located in Prescot, Knowsley. We are seeking someone who is experienced in a similar pastoral role, who has a passion in helping children and families thrive.
The successful candidate will work closely with families, staff and external agencies to build positive relationships, remove barriers to learning and support children to engage fully in school life. Through encouragement, guidance and practical support, you will help empower students and their families, ensuring every child feels confident, valued and ready to learn, progress and prepare for their future.
We are ideally seeking applicants to interview in the next two weeks.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
- Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Level 2/3 NVQ qualification; desirable to be qualified to degree level, however those with relevant and recent similar experience will also be considered.
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
- Strong written and spoken English, excellent communication
- Ability to use IT effectively
- Knowledge of recent policies, codes of practice and legislation
- Safeguarding experience with children, families, and schools
Job Purpose
- To support the Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Learning Mentor in building relationships with children and families.
- To improve attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
- To provide pastoral support and early help for families.
- To work alongside staff and external agencies to safeguard children.
Are you interested?
If you are interested or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.