Family Inclusion Officer (SEND)

Classroom Talent; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Classroom Talent in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, seeks a Family Inclusion Officer (SEND) on a permanent basis. You will support students with additional needs and strengthen links between the school and families.

The role reports to the Inclusion and SEND department, with responsibility for supporting annual reviews and maintaining student records. Term-time only, 38 weeks per year, 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or families.
• An understanding of SEND or a willingness to develop knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, patient and professional approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers of students with SEND.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external professionals.
• Work closely with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Support SEND documentation, annual reviews and student records.
• Help identify and address barriers to learning.
• Provide practical guidance and support to families.

Job description

Family Inclusion Officer (SEND)

Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £22,882 - £26,814 per annum (Actual Salary)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent - Employed directly by the school

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 38 Weeks per Year

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families?

Do you have experience in SEND, education, family support, social care or pastoral services?

Would you like to work in a rewarding, term-time-only position where you can make a real difference to young people's lives?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, seeking to appoint a Family Inclusion Officer (SEND) on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established SEND and Inclusion department, supporting students with additional needs and strengthening relationships between the school and families.

Key responsibilities - Family Inclusion Officer (SEND)

• Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers of students with SEND.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external professionals.
• Work closely with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Support SEND documentation, annual reviews and student records.
• Help identify and address barriers to learning.
• Provide practical guidance and support to families.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Family Inclusion Officer (SEND)

• Experience supporting children, young people or families.
• An understanding of SEND or a willingness to develop knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, patient and professional approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

Previous experience within a school SEND department is desirable but not essential.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in SEND support, family liaison, pastoral care, education, social care, youth work or school administration.