Home School Link Worker

GLF Schools; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Career pathways

Community collaboration

Job summary

GLF Schools is seeking a Home School Link Worker to join the Pastoral Team. The role focuses on supporting KS4 pupils and families, delivering high-quality pastoral care, and coordinating with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Responsibilities include leading EHA, attending TAF and EHCP meetings, and carrying out home visits as needed. The post requires resilience, reliability and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with families and schools
• Ability to liaise with therapists and professionals
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Responsibilities

• Lead Early Help Assessments (EHA) and attend Team Around the Family (TAF) and Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) Annual Review Meetings
• Carry out home visits to support families and children
• Support KS4 attendance team to improve pupil engagement and attendance
• Be a reliable bridge between KS4 pupils' families, school and external professionals

Skills

Excellent communication

Resilience

Supportive approach

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Home School Link Worker to join our Pastoral Team. We are looking for a resilient, reliable and supportive individual who will support us to deliver a high-quality education provision to our pupils. You will need excellent communication skills become the bridge between our KS4 pupils' families and school, therapists and other professionals.

Your opportunity

The role will include being proactive in seeking support for our families in relation to school and the wider community. You will join the KS4 attendance team as well as lead Early Help Assessments (EHA), attend Team Around the Family (TAF) and Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) Annual Review Meetings.

There will be a requirement to carry out home visits to support families and children and to work on your own as and when this is necessary.

The successful candidates will complement the team at our school, demonstrate a commitment to learning and enjoy working with children of all abilities.

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed.

As a purpose-built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience. Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student's experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start date: November 2026

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: GLF Specialist 1 £28,009 FTE Actual salary £26,387

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Term Time plus 2)

Closing date for advert: 14th October 2026 at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time so early applications are recommended

Attachments

Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26

Home School Link Worker - JD 2025

Home School Link Worker - PS 2025

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.