Pupil & Family Support Lead

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ealing Council Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year
Pupil & Family Support Lead – Gifford Primary School
  • by Sarah Leach
  • December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Term Time only + Training Days

32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Pupil & Family Support Lead to join our exceptional team. In this role you will support pupils and families in overcoming barriers to learning, behaviour, wellbeing and school engagement so that children achieve their full potential.

At Gifford we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our pupils. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking school that embraces innovation and values a "have-a-go" attitude. Our dynamic environment offers a platform for ambitious professionals who are eager to shape the future of education and lead our school to new heights.

Purpose of the Role

  • To support pupils and families in overcoming barriers to learning, behaviour, wellbeing and school engagement so that children achieve their full potential.
  • To work directly with parents, carers and pupils, providing early intervention and tailored support to improve attendance, behaviour and learning outcomes.
  • To provide a complementary service to teachers, supporting children's social, emotional, behavioural and academic development through mentoring and structured interventions.
  • To strengthen links between home, school and external agencies, and proactively engage vulnerable and disadvantaged families in the life of the school.
  • To support targeted pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children, at risk of exclusion, missing education or those with safeguarding concerns.
  • To contribute to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children in line with statutory responsibilities and school policies.

Are you:

  • Ambitious?
  • Passionate about making a difference?
  • Someone who really cares about children?
  • Willing to work hard to uphold the schools exceptional provision?
  • A positive team player?
  • Someone with a can-do attitude?
  • Excited by a challenge and full of great ideas?

If this is you, then Gifford is the place for you

Visits to the school are essential. To arrange a visit please contact the HR team on or email

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website

All completed applications should be emailed to

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: –2.

Please note we do not accept CVs and these will not be shortlisted.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presences.

Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by 9.00am Friday 12 December 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 16 December 2025

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