Family Liaison Officer - Build Home-School Partnerships

BRITANNIA PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Britannia Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich is seeking a caring, highly organised Family Liaison Officer to join our team. You will work closely with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies to build positive home–school relationships and provide practical support to families.

The role focuses on promoting attendance and wellbeing and removing barriers to learning so every child can thrive. 21 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed-term until 31 August 2027 with potential to become

Qualifications

• 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 (Desirable).
• Safeguarding training (Level 2 or above) (Desirable).
• Mental Health First Aid, ELSA, Thrive or similar pastoral support training. First Aid qualification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships between home and school and support pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Provide support, guidance and practical assistance to families.
• Promote attendance and wellbeing for pupils.
• Help ensure children receive the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Professional development

Commitment to training

Safeguarding training

Mental Health First Aid

ELSA or Thrive training

First Aid qualification

Family support qualification (Des.)

Education

Family support / related field (Desirable)

Job description

Britannia Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich is seeking a caring, highly organised Family Liaison Officer to join our team. You will work closely with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies to build positive home–school relationships and provide practical support to families.

The role focuses on promoting attendance and wellbeing and removing barriers to learning so every child can thrive. 21 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed-term until 31 August 2027 with potential to become