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Exciting and Unique Opportunity for January 2026 (or sooner)

Pupil and Family Support Practitioner

· Salary: Scale 7, point 19 FTE £32,061(Actual salary £23,214.63)

· 31.25 hrs a week (8.30am to 3.45pm each day with a 30 mins for lunch and some expected overtime)

· 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)

· Permanent contract

R A Butler are seeking to appoint a Pupil and Family Support Practitioner to work as part of the school's inclusion and pastoral team, upholding the school's Trauma Perceptive Practice values of Hope, Connection, Belonging, Kindness and Compassion.

This post will support the school in all matters relating to pupil welfare, family support and signposting, behaviour management, safeguarding and child protection issues. There will therefore be extensive involvement with senior staff (including SLT) and with external agencies (including Social Care) as well as parents/carers.

This post would suit someone who has experience of social care or other family support teams. working in schools or a teacher,

We can offer:

· Supportive and collaborative colleagues

· Inquisitive children who love learning and being challenged

· The chance to be a member of a nationally recognised, forward-thinking Trust and Teaching School

· A very happy place to work and learn with a strong well-being ethos

· Opportunities for career development and progression

For an application pack and further information please visit www.rab.academy/vacancies

To arrange a visit to the school or for any additional information, please contact Wendy on 01799 523651.

Applications by noon 16th October 2025

R A Butler Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.

Information about the School

R A Butler Academy is a vibrant school located in the heart of the market town of Saffron Walden and a core school of the Saffron Academy Trust. Although technically two schools, Infant and Junior, we work as one and are led by one Headteacher. We have 90 children in each year group with a capacity of 630. Our site is spacious and well-resourced. Staff are well supported and the school is committed to career development.