Home School Liaison Worker
Area: Oxford
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on experience
Start: January 2025
Contract: Permanent, Fullitme
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? An expanding and forward-thinking all-through Foundation Special School in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Home School Liaison Worker to join their permanent team starting in January 2025.
The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. As part of their ongoing growth, they are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can build strong connections between the school, families, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a primary point of contact between families and the school, fostering strong, positive relationships.
- Support students and families to overcome barriers to learning, attendance, and engagement.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance parental involvement and collaboration in their child’s education.
- Provide guidance and signposting to families for accessing support services and community resources.
- Work collaboratively with staff, external agencies, and professionals to promote student well-being.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the school’s safeguarding and child protection protocols.
Requirements for the Role:
- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational or social care setting.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by families of children with special educational needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with diverse groups of people.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
- A good knowledge of relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A relevant qualification in social work, education, family support, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
- Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends to accommodate family schedules and school events, when required.
What the School Offers:
- A dynamic and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and their families.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
If you are a compassionate and committed professional looking for a new challenge in a growing school community, this could be the opportunity for you.
For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with a copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience. Please note that sponsorship cannot be provided at this stage.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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