Home-School Liaison & Inclusion Specialist

eTeach UK Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS membership

Health Assured EAP

Job summary

Buckler's Mead Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, is seeking a Home-School Liaison and Inclusion Officer to strengthen home–school relationships, improve attendance and support pupils with EBSA, SEND, SEMH needs and persistent absence.

The role runs 37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 INSET days, with a focus on early intervention and safeguarding. A full UK driving licence and business-use vehicle access are required.

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, safeguarding requirements and early intervention approaches.
• 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

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Team player

Job description

Buckler's Mead Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, is seeking a Home-School Liaison and Inclusion Officer to strengthen home–school relationships, improve attendance and support pupils with EBSA, SEND, SEMH needs and persistent absence.

The role runs 37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 INSET days, with a focus on early intervention and safeguarding. A full UK driving licence and business-use vehicle access are required.