Family Engagement & Attendance Champion

Dev; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colten Care's Waterloo Lodge School in Chorley, Lancashire, seeks a Family Liaison Officer to help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will monitor attendance, work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Local Authorities, and support families to ensure children attend school on time every day.

Already experienced in SEN or mainstream education, you will be forward-thinking, engaging, and resilient, with an innovative mentoring style to help families and pupils reach their

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN or mainstream education environment.
• Forward-thinking, engaging and resilient approach to mentoring and supporting families.
• Ability to monitor attendance and work with safeguarding teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pupil attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate with the DSL and Local Authorities to support families and carers.
• Assist in inducting new pupils and supporting smooth transitions into school.
• Support plans to help each child access educational opportunities and overcome barriers.

Skills

SEN education experience

Family liaison

Mentoring & counselling

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Colten Care's Waterloo Lodge School in Chorley, Lancashire, seeks a Family Liaison Officer to help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will monitor attendance, work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Local Authorities, and support families to ensure children attend school on time every day.

Already experienced in SEN or mainstream education, you will be forward-thinking, engaging, and resilient, with an innovative mentoring style to help families and pupils reach their