Inclusion & Wellbeing Liaison Officer

Barnhill Community High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnhill Community High School is seeking an Inclusion Family Liaison Officer to join the Inclusion Team. The role focuses on supporting students and families to remove barriers to learning, attendance, and wellbeing, acting as a bridge between home and school.

The postholder will work under the Deputy Headteacher and alongside SEND and pastoral teams to implement the Inclusion strategy, engage families, and coordinate access to external services.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an interest in working in a mainstream school setting.
• QTS in primary or secondary, to support the teaching in the Inclusion Hub.
• Experience of working in a mainstream setting.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Some experience of working with students who have Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to relate positively to young people with behavioural, emotional and learning difficulties.
• Ability to fit in with and to enhance the work of existing teams within the school.
• Identify potential barrier to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome those barriers.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the school's inclusion strategy.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging and positive relationships across the school.
• Oversee the day to day running of the Inclusion Hub.
• Teach and lead some core interventions to close gaps in learning.
• Identify and support students who may be vulnerable or at risk of underachievement, exclusion or disengagement.
• Work closely with the AHT Inclusion, SEND, Heads of Year and pastoral teams to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Monitor the progress, wellbeing and engagement of identified students.
• Support reintegration programmes for students returning from periods of absence, suspension or alternative provision.
• Maintain accurate records of student support, family contact, interventions and outcomes.
• Support students identified as EBSNA and those who are at risk with bespoke plans and interventions.
• Contribute to the Assess, Plan, Do, Review where appropriate for SEND students.
• contribute and complete early help/ social care assessments and referrals
• Attend all relevant meetings
• Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging and positive relationships across the school.
• Contribute to the development and review of student support plans.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Act as a key point of contact for families experiencing difficulties impacting their child's education.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to families regarding attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and school engagement.
• Undertake home visits where appropriate and in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
• Facilitate meetings with parents, students and school staff to address emerging concerns.
• Support families through significant life events including bereavement, family breakdown, housing difficulties and other challenges.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant external agencies and professionals.
• Signpost families to relevant support services and community organisations.
• Promote positive parental engagement with school life.
• Work collaboratively with the Attendance Lead to improve student attendance and punctuality.
• Identify attendance concerns and implement early intervention strategies.
• Monitor attendance data and support targeted students and families.
• Conduct attendance meetings and home visits.
• Support strategies to reduce persistent and severe absence.
• Promote positive attitudes towards school attendance and engagement.
• Work with students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.
• Liaise with the school attendance team as required
• Promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across the school.
• Provide early intervention support for students experiencing emotional difficulties.
• Deliver or facilitate targeted wellbeing programmes and interventions.
• Work alongside the Mental Health Lead, pastoral staff and external services.
• Support students experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, friendship difficulties or emotional regulation needs.
• Assist in developing resilience, confidence and self‑management skills.
• Contribute to whole‑school wellbeing initiatives and awareness campaigns.

Job description

Barnhill Community High School is seeking an Inclusion Family Liaison Officer to join the Inclusion Team. The role focuses on supporting students and families to remove barriers to learning, attendance, and wellbeing, acting as a bridge between home and school.

The postholder will work under the Deputy Headteacher and alongside SEND and pastoral teams to implement the Inclusion strategy, engage families, and coordinate access to external services.