Home-School Outreach & Inclusion Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS membership

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Staff meals

Job summary

Buckler’s Mead Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, seeks a proactive Home-School Liaison and Inclusion Officer to strengthen home–school links, improve attendance and engagement, and provide early intervention for EBSA, SEND, SEMH and persistent absence.

You will be the main contact for families, conduct home visits, work with the Attendance officer and safeguarding leads, and help safeguard vulnerable pupils while recording outcomes for continued support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in educational, social care, youth work or community settings.
• 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

Experience with children

Vulnerable pupil support

Attendance procedures

Multi-agency working

Challenging conversations

Job description

Buckler’s Mead Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, seeks a proactive Home-School Liaison and Inclusion Officer to strengthen home–school links, improve attendance and engagement, and provide early intervention for EBSA, SEND, SEMH and persistent absence.

You will be the main contact for families, conduct home visits, work with the Attendance officer and safeguarding leads, and help safeguard vulnerable pupils while recording outcomes for continued support.