Education Welfare Officer (Kings Lynn)

Inspiration Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in King's Lynn seeks a dedicated support staff member to assist children facing various challenges. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload, assess individual student needs, and implement effective interventions. Responsibilities include collaborating with parents and maintaining accurate records. Essential qualifications include a degree related to social work or education and safeguarding training. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, making a positive impact on the lives of students.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health plan and employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Personalised CPD and development programmes

Qualifications

• First degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work, teaching, counselling, psychology or youth work.
• Experience of using a social work or counselling approach to work with children.
• Ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Identify children in need of support.
• Assess need and plan interventions.
• Work with parents and stakeholders on student support.

Skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Independent working skills

Knowledge of school systems

Experience of using a social work approach

Education

First degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work or related field

Training on safeguarding

Job description

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale G: £27,702 to £29,601 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£31,537 - £33,699 full time/full year equivalent)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: January/February 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify children in need of support due to behavior, absence from academy, family dysfunction, disability, social or emotional needs, or other special educational needs and support children whose education is at risk.


• Assess need, plan interventions, implement effective action and evaluate outcomes against agreed objectives, involving service users in decisions whenever possible.


• Work with parents and other stakeholders in relation to student support.


• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports as necessary.

About You

We need someone who can manage their time effectively, work independently and contribute to the attendance team as a whole, working with team members to implement attendance initiatives for individuals and across the school. You will be required to monitor and manage an ever changing caseload and monitor the impact of actions that are taken.

Essential

• First degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work, teaching, counselling, psychology or youth and community work or other work related to working with children and/or relevant experience.


• Training on safeguarding.


• Experience of using a social work or counselling approach to working with parents and children.


• Knowledge of school systems and pastoral systems.


• Ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard.

We offer

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.


• Health plan and employee assistance programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs – terms and conditions apply.


• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology) – terms and conditions apply.


• Free parking at most sites.


• Personalised CPD and development programmes.


• A structured and specific induction programme.

About Us

King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school with a rich and prestigious history. Thousands of students have walked the halls of this magnificent building, all in pursuit of the excellence that the academy continues to strive for today.

In October 2024, Ofsted rated King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form as Good overall, recognising the rapid positive changes across the school. Inspectors highlighted the academy’s ambition and high standards: "The school expects high standards of pupils’ work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly." Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear. Lessons are engaging and focused. Pupils learn well.

The report also praised the school’s curriculum and teaching: "The school’s curriculum is ambitious and ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning alongside their peers. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn and the order in which it is taught. High-quality training and support from the Trust have led to precise teaching. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly. Staff are invested in the school and the community. They feel well supported by leaders who manage their workload with sensitivity. They want the very best for pupils and are proud to work at the school."

King Edward VII Academy is calm, orderly, and purposeful. Its culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines, enabling teachers to focus on their subjects with expertise and passion.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 9th January 2026

Interview date: Monday 19th January 2026

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.