TWO RIVERS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Two Rivers Primary School is a special educational needs school, for 2 – 11-year-olds.  We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Support Worker & Deputy DSL to join our supportive team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact in SEND children's education and helping each student reach their full potential.

We are seeking applicants with experience of safeguarding and supporting families, particularly within a SEND or specialist education context. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment, care and passion for making a meaningful difference to the lives of our children and their families, alongside a positive and collaborative team‑working ethos.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Knowledge of, or willingness to develop expertise in, navigating the systems and services that best support SEND learners and their families will be highly valued.

We are looking to recruit a 30 hour a week Family Support Worker & Deputy DSL to start Sept 1^st 2026. This post is Monday-Friday (Term-time only), and is offered initially as a temporary contract until December 2027.

LEVEL 3

Salary range:                       £25,989 – £27,254 (full-time equivalent)

                                                £18,206 - £19,092 (actual salary)

Key Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Health and Social Care, Family Support, or a related field
• Proven experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
• Training or qualifications related to safeguarding children and young people
• Professional development or certification in areas such as autism, speech and language needs, SEMH, or complex needs and social care
• Experience of working with families and multi‑agency professionals, including health, social care, and external support services
• Knowledge of SEND systems and processes, including EHCPs and early help frameworks, or a willingness to develop this expertise

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high standards and expectations of themselves and the children
• Is solution focused in their approach to support
• Is creative, enthusiastic and has a positive ‘can do’ approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated, hardworking team
• Has excellent interpersonal skills

We can offer:

• A warm, stimulating and supportive environment
• Being part of an excellent team of professionals who are child focused, and value the work you do and who would welcome you on board
• Students who really enjoy the experience offered at the school
• Continuing Professional Development
• Employment reward platform offering financial, wellbeing and health benefits

Visits to the school are encouraged, to arrange a visit please contact the school office on:

Primary School Tel: 01827 426123

To apply for this post, please complete the application form attached.  All completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@tworiversschool.net

Closing date                Thursday 14^th May 5pm

Interview date             Wednesday 20^th May

School Address:          Two Rivers Primary School, Quince, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4EN

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of the School’s due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).