Job Description
Family Support Worker - PRU Setting - Islington
January Start - up to 125 a day
5 days a week - Full time
Long Term Futures are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington to appoint a Family Support Worker to support vulnerable students and their families.
This role is ideal for a compassionate and proactive individual who can build trust, improve behaviour outcomes, and strengthen family engagement with education.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide targeted support to families and children with complex needs, working closely with school staff and external agencies
Build strong, consistent relationships with students to encourage positive behaviour and improved engagement in school
Assist in identifying barriers to learning and support families in accessing appropriate services
Deliver tailored interventions and work closely with parents/carers to improve attendance, punctuality and home-school communication
Support children within the school day, working alongside pastoral staff and behaviour mentors
Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency planning where appropriate
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children and families in educational or social care settings
Understanding of SEMH, behavioural needs, and trauma-informed approaches
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage hard-to-reach families
A calm, resilient and empathetic approach to support and intervention
Experience within a PRU or alternative provision is highly desirable
Location & Transport - Islington, London (N1):
Accessible via Angel and Highbury & Islington stations
Served by local bus routes: 4, 19, 38, 56, 341
Easily accessible from surrounding boroughs
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
Weekly competitive pay - up to 120 per day
Free CPD including safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and family engagement strategies
Long-term and temp-to-perm placements only - no daily supply
Dedicated consultant with PRU and alternative provision experience
Routes into family liaison, safeguarding, and pastoral leadership roles
If you're passionate about supporting children and families to overcome barriers and re-engage with education, apply today with Long Term Futures.
