Home-School Inclusion & Engagement Officer

Buckler's Mead School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckler’s Mead Academy is looking for an organised Home-School Liaison and Inclusion Officer to strengthen home–school relationships, support attendance, and remove barriers to learning for pupils with SEND, EBSA, SEMH and other concerns.

The role involves early intervention, home visits, safeguarding collaboration, and maintaining detailed records to improve outcomes for vulnerable students in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families in an educational, social care, youth work or community setting.
• Experience supporting vulnerable pupils and families facing barriers to education.
• Knowledge of attendance procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience of multi-agency working and coordinating support for families.
• Ability to manage challenging conversations sensitively and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for allocated families requiring additional support, building positive, trusting and professional relationships.
• Identify barriers to attendance, engagement and learning through early intervention and collaborative working with families.
• Undertake home visits to strengthen relationships, gather information and provide support.
• Work closely with the Attendance officer to identify pupils at risk of persistent or severe absence.
• Coordinate and contribute to Early Help Assessments and Team Around the Family meetings.
• Complete referrals and signpost families to relevant support services.
• Support the school's safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the protection and welfare of children and young people.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSLs to identify emerging concerns and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain detailed records of interventions, contacts, home visits and outcomes.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Vulnerable pupils support

Attendance & safeguarding

Multi-agency collaboration

Challenging conversations

Job description

Buckler’s Mead Academy is looking for an organised Home-School Liaison and Inclusion Officer to strengthen home–school relationships, support attendance, and remove barriers to learning for pupils with SEND, EBSA, SEMH and other concerns.

The role involves early intervention, home visits, safeguarding collaboration, and maintaining detailed records to improve outcomes for vulnerable students in a supportive school community.