Family Liaison Officer

Oxlip Learning Partnership; Ipswich; Híbrido; GBP 13.000 - 14.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development opportunities

Friendly, supportive working env

Supportive staff, parents and school)

Descripción de la vacante

Oxlip Learning Partnership in Ipswich is seeking a caring, organised Family Liaison Officer to support children and families, remove barriers to learning and help each child thrive.

This fixed-term post ends 31 August 2027. You will work 21 hours per week (Wednesday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm), with potential to become permanent. You will collaborate with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies to promote attendance and wellbeing.

Formación

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Evidence of relevant professional development related to children, families, safeguarding, attendance, SEND, pastoral support or wellbeing.
• Safeguarding training at Level 2 or above; commitment to undertaking further training.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies to build positive home–school relationships.
• Provide support, guidance and practical assistance to families.
• Promote attendance and wellbeing and help ensure children receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

Educación

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Professional development related to children, families, safeguarding, attendance, SEND or wellbeing

Safeguarding Level 2 or above

Family support / childcare / youth work / education / counselling / safeguarding training

First Aid qualification

Descripción del empleo

Salary: £13,332 - £14,451 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 21 hours per week/38 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm

Contract: Fixed term to 31 st August 2027

‘Developing Responsible Citizens, Confident Individuals and Independent Learners’

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

We are seeking a caring, approachable and highly organised Family Liaison Officer to join our team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

This is a fixed term post ending 31 st August 2027, with potential to be made permanent. You will be working 21 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday, 38 weeks per year. Normal working hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm.

You will be working closely with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies, you will play a key role in building positive relationships between home and school. You will provide support, guidance and practical assistance to families, promote attendance and wellbeing, and help ensure that children receive the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Evidence of relevant professional development relating to children, families, safeguarding, attendance, SEND, pastoral support or wellbeing.
• Commitment to undertaking further training relevant to the role.
• Qualification in family support, childcare, youth work, education, counselling, safeguarding, attendance, SEND or a related field.
• Safeguarding training (Level 2 or above).
• Mental Health First Aid, ELSA, Thrive or similar pastoral support training. First Aid qualification.

We offer

• A large,successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment
• The opportunity to work with dynamic and forward-thinking staff
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Access to various professional development opportunities
• We have supportive staff, parents and governors

School Roll: 625

Britannia Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 16 th November 2026, 9am

Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.