Family Support Officer

Family Support officer – DDSL
Location: Effingham, Surrey
Actual salary: £27,713 - £30,250 dependant on qualifications Plus £2000 Welcome bonus For HLTA with SEN Experience* 
Hourly rate: £15.51 - £16.93 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm    

 Teaching personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with a SEN school based in Surrey. The school are looking to recruit a Family Support Officer to join their team.  You will work with the DSL/Pastoral lead, together with the therapy team in supporting families of students aged 11 to 16 years with ASD and other associated difficulties.    

Key Duties:

• Act as a role model and support the development of supportive relationships between home and school.
• To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy.
• To monitor and report on pupils out of school and those where there are concerns around attendance.
• To liaise with parents/carers who are currently open to family support and early help to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach.
• To provide appropriate training to staff through CPD.
• To provide therapeutic support to pupils who are struggling to engage in class based learning or school, in consultation with the therapy team and key members of the teaching team, with the aim of re-engagement in class.
• To provide data for SLT and Governors with regards to family support and early intervention work undertaken.
• Ensure that all relevant monitoring, recording and reporting has been completed, to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• A relevant professional qualification or the ability to gain L3 in working with children and young people.
• L3 in working with children and young people is highly desirable.
• Qualifications in psychology or social care would be desirable.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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