About this role
Are you passionate about promoting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping pupils thrive in school and life? Do you bring warmth, resilience and a trauma‑informed approach to supporting pupils and their families? Join Chyngton School as our Child & Family Support Practitioner and make a real difference to a welcoming coastal school that values inclusion, kindness and readiness to learn.
As Child & Family Support Practitioner you will:
Champion pupils’ social, emotional and mental wellbeing through therapeutic, trauma‑informed practice. Identify needs early and plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions such as ELSA, anxiety support and social skills groups. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families to support regulation, resilience and engagement in learning.Work closely with the Inclusion Leader, SEND team, school staff and external agencies to ensure timely support and referrals.Support behaviour management across the school using restorative approaches and contribute to improving consistency in practice.Maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding processes and support pupils at break and lunch times as required.This is a hands‑on role where you will directly influence pupils’ day‑to‑day wellbeing and help shape how the school supports its most vulnerable learners.
We are looking for someone who:
Is warm, empathetic and resilient with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with pupils and families. Has practical experience delivering targeted therapeutic interventions and a sound understanding of trauma‑informed approaches. Can work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external professionals and communicate sensitively in difficult situations. Is organised, reflective and able to monitor pupil progress and adapt support to meet changing needs. Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences — what matters most is your commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and your ability to have a positive impact in our school community.