Engagement Officer
Location: Sheffield, S2
£100 - £110
Days: Monday - Friday, Term Time Only
ASAP Start
Key Responsibilities
* To identify and implement intervention strategies to address and continually improve attendance and punctuality for targeted individuals
* Supporting students into school at the start of the school day
* Working with pupils within the school environment to explore barriers and find solutions to accessing their education
* Work with students struggling to engage with education within the classroom on a 1:1 basis
* Identify and implement intervention strategies to address low attendance and celebrate good attendance. Provide a range of interventions available with the discretion to adapt or amend them as appropriate.
* Support families in accessing external services and advocating for their child's education
* Attend meetings with the attendance and inclusion team
* Support families within professionals' meetings
* Support pupils in accessing alternative provision
Key Requirements:
1. Experience working in a similar role within an educational setting
2. Strong understanding of attendance and welfare issues affecting young people
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the a...