Family Support Officer
* Annual Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 (dependent on qualifications) + £2,000 Welcome Bonus*
* Location: Effingham, Surrey
* Job Type: Full-time, Term Time (40 hours per week)
Reed Education are representing a wonderful SEN School in Effingham, and we are on the lookout for a Family Support Officer. This role is crucial in supporting families of students aged 11 to 16 years with ASD and other associated difficulties. You will work closely with our DSL/Pastoral lead and the therapy team to make a significant impact on our students’ lives.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Act as a role model and support the development of supportive relationships between home and school.
2. Coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy.
3. Monitor and report on pupils out of school and those with attendance concerns.
4. Liaise with parents/carers who are currently open to family support and early help to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach.
5. Provide appropriate training to staff through CPD.
6. Offer therapeutic support to pupils struggling to engage in class-based learning or school, aiming for re-engagement in class.
7. Track attendance and provide data for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Governors.
8. Ensure all relevant monitoring, recording, and reporting has been completed, to ensure compl...