Accountable to Headteacher

Purpose of Job

This post is an additional school-based staff member whose job it is to support children and their families in order to provide early help support and reduce barriers to learning. These barriers to learning may be a result of something happening within the school or externally. The Family Liaison Officer will work alongside teaching staff and existing pastoral systems to provide an extra layer of support for pupils.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To build effective relationships with pupils and families - e.g. welcoming families at the school gate, greeting families at parents' evenings, supporting with school trips, offering informal coffee mornings for families etc.
• To act as a point of contact in school for families in need of support
• To engage with vulnerable families in order to formulate a package of support
• To maintain regular contact with families of chil...