Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?

15-18 Hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Oldway Primary School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Family Support Worker to join our friendly, nurturing and highly skilled team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to our pupils and their families by providing effective support, helping to remove barriers to learning and promoting high aspirations, improved outcomes and academic success.

At Oldway Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive school that provides a safe, happy, and stimulating environment. Here, our pupils grow into successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. Through our dynamic curriculum and school values of independence, collaboration, resilience and ambition, we equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Oldway Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust, a thriving multi-academy trust that includes three local primary schools: Roselands Primary School, Shiphay Learning Academy, and Oldway Primary School. By working collaboratively, we ensure the very best outcomes for all our pupils. Together, we strengthen our provision and deliver educational excellence, preparing every child for a bright and successful future.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Possesses the professional skills and knowledge to build strong, trusting relationships with parents, families, children, and external partners;
• Can design and deliver tailored support packages for children and their families in various settings, including in school and at home;
• Has experience of working with families facing challenging circumstances and has a compassionate, solution-focused approach;
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, resilience, and flexibility;
• Is highly organised, able to prioritise effectively, and can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
• Has experience working alongside external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve attendance, engagement, and overall outcomes for pupils.

What we offer:

• A supportive, experienced, and talented staff team;
• An inclusive and welcoming school environment committed to the wellbeing and success of every child;
• Opportunities to work collaboratively within the Riviera Education Trust, sharing expertise and resources across three schools;
• A role where you can make a real difference in shaping the future of children and their families.

Salary:  NJC Grade G, SCP 18. Full-time equivalent salary £32,578 per annum; actual salary £11,360–£13,632 per annum, depending on hours worked.

Working Hours:  15 - 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only). 

How to apply:

At Oldway, we are proud of our achievements and are always striving to raise standards for our pupils. If you are passionate about supporting children and families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the job description below for further details regarding this post.

Closing date:  9:00am at 15 October 2026

Interview date:  W/c 19 October 2026

Start date:  As soon as possible

Further information about the post and an application form can be downloaded below and completed applications should be emailed to: applications@rivieraet.co.uk  or posted to the school at:

HR Department
Riviera Education Trust
Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY
Email address: applications@rivieraet.co.uk

Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.

Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.