Education Welfare Officer

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Education Welfare Officer (EWO) in Bournemouth to support students and families in overcoming barriers to education. The role involves tracking attendance, addressing issues, and providing guidance. Ideal candidates should have experience with diverse SEN needs and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working with children with diverse SEN needs.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyse student attendance records.
• Investigate reasons for poor attendance and address underlying issues.
• Work with families to understand barriers to regular school attendance.

Skills

Experience with children with diverse SEN needs

Understanding of EHCPs

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking to recruit an Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to work at a lovely school in Bournemouth.

They will play a critical role in supporting students, families, and schools to ensure every child has access to education and maintains regular attendance. Their main focus is on identifying and addressing barriers to learning, often working with students who are struggling to attend school regularly or are at risk of exclusion.

• Location: Bournemouth
• Job role: Education Welfare Officer (EWO)
• Hours: 09:00am – 15:30pm
• Rate of pay – GBP85 per day
• End date – Ongoing

What you will be doing in your job role:

• Track and analyse student attendance records
• Investigate reasons for poor attendance and take steps to address the underlying issues.
• Work with families to understand barriers to regular school attendance
• Offer advice, guidance, and practical solutions to overcome challenges
• Make referrals to external agencies for further support if needed

What we’re looking for:

• Must have previous experience working with children with diverse SEN needs
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year (willingness to complete)
• An understanding of EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.