Family Support Worker

Family Liaison Officer Grade N6 £33,673 - £36,581 per annum actual salary is pro-rata to weeks worked £29,578 - £32,133 Working 37 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days and 5 additional days Permanent Contract Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heart of its community in Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years. We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available. It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community. We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life. We are seeking to appoint a Family Liaison Officer to work within our pastoral and attendance team working directly with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and promote good attendance and punctuality. You will be supportive of the school’s values and have the ability to work closely with students, families and external agencies. We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 21 September 2026. All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal. Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.