Home/school Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Colchester, United Kingdom The Sigma Trust Full time

**PAXMAN ACADEMY**

**HOME/SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER**

**Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7, Point 19-21**

**Actual Salary from: £26,156 - £27,076**

**Start Date: 25th March 2024 or as soon as possible**

**The Role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Home/School Liaison Officer to join the Academy. Playing a prominent role in delivering outstanding pastoral care, you will work alongside the Deputy Head, Pastoral and the Pastoral Team to support families of children on roll at the school.

The role has many facets and will require considerable skills in liaising with parents/carers, students, teachers and other stakeholders, including external agencies with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships a key to the success of the role. The Home/School Liaison Officer will frequently be the person tackling situations as they arise thus a calm head and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently are essential.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the highest expectations for yourself and others. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team and prioritise workload accordingly. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed professionals who are relentless in the pursuit of pastoral excellence.

**This post is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week non-pupil days and 1 week during school closure period)**

**Some of your key responsibilities will include**:

- To make visits off site to families and alternative education providers. (Own transport is essential).
- To provide direct support for parents/carers of students with difficulties in order to support the work undertaken in school.
- To promote and facilitate pupils’ attendance at school.
- To help establish and maintain positive relationships between school staff and parents/carers and encourage the consistent use of behaviour management techniques at home.
- To provide a range of practical workshops for parents/carers designed to promote and develop positive behaviour management skills at home.
- To establish and co-ordinate links with a variety of agencies, including Educational Psychologists, who work with pupils who have difficulties.
- To encourage the inclusion of pupils in a mainstream setting by demonstrating the use of positive behaviour management techniques designed to develop the pupil’s ability to engage positively in school.
- To make a practical contribution to the implementation of agreed ‘Partnership Plans’ designed to support a pupil’s Individual Education Plan and/or the development of positive behaviour management systems in the home setting, that are developed to support any school-based initiatives to promote and reinforce appropriate engagement.
- To plan and deliver a range of practical school-based workshops for parents/carers.
- To discuss with parents/carers, within the home context, support strategies designed to encourage and develop appropriate engagement in a variety of settings.
- To model alongside parents/carers activities designed to develop pupil’s problem-solving, listening and social skills.
- To produce a variety of resources for the pupil/parent/school designed to support an individual’s behaviour programme and/or support home/school positive engagement.
- To participate in the evaluation and review of the agreed support for students in conjunction with other staff, e.g. be present at after school meetings of staff to join together support plans across Pastoral and SEND departments.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

**We're looking for you if you have**:

- Successful experience of working with children in an education, health or social care environment.
- Good working knowledge of policies relating to behaviour, inclusion and SEN.
- Excellent communication skills with young people, families and professionals and the ability to establish respectful and trusting relationships.
- The ability to write detailed and complex reports and letters.
- The ability to negotiate effectively with adults and children and to exercise influence.
- Knowledge and experience of developing individual education plans.
- Excellent understanding of child development and learning processes.

**Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?**

We can offer you:

- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Perkbox, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

**Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.**

**Additional Information**:
**To Apply**
- **Closing date**: Midnight, Sunday 25th February

  • Senior Housing Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Pinnacle Group Full time

    **Senior Housing Officer **(3240)****: **Overview**: **Ref**: 3240 **Salary**: £30,000 - £32,000/annum **Location**: - United Kingdom - England - East of England - Essex - Colchester **Contract Type**: Permanent **Posted**: 05 January 2024 Pinnacle Group provides people-first, integrated services across a range of community-facing assets and...

  • Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Trust Full time

    The Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officer (HALO) smooths the transition of care from EEAST to the receiving acute hospital Trust, and is therefore instrumental in improving the patient experience. Our HALOs work diligently with Hospital site managers and clinical staff, along with EEAST Emergency Operational Control (EOC) room staff, to ensure that hospital...

  • Participant Liaison Officer, Institute for Social and Economic Research

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom University of Essex Full time

    DepartmentThe Institute for Social and Economic Research wishes to appoint a Participant Liaison Officer to assist with a range of survey related tasks on the Understanding Society: UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS). tracks changes in people’s lives over time – following everyone from an initial sample covering 40,000 households across the UK. It...

  • Home Care Assistant

    6 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Care In My Home Full time

    **We urgently need Home carers in Kelvedon Area.** We are looking for kind and caring people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. If you have a caring attitude and willingness to make a difference, come and join our fantastic care assistant team based in Kelvedon and the surrounding areas. As one of our care assistants, you will get to...

  • Course Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom The PCB Design School Full time

    An exciting opportunity for an administrative role supporting the enrolment of students for the school's courses based at the University of Essex. Alongside an hourly salary, a potential for substantial bonuses based on sales is also included. Duties will involve assisting with the creation of course content; communicating with students and businesses;...

  • Finance Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom East Bergholt High School Full time

    **East Bergholt High School - East Bergholt CO7 6RJ**: - **£21,315 per annum**: - **37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year**: - **Permanent**: - **Reference: 9809**: - **Required as soon as possible** Penrose Learning Trust is an expanding Academy Trust looking for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our friendly and passionate team. The main...

  • Reprographics Administration Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom East Bergholt High School Full time

    **East Bergholt High School - East Bergholt CO7 6RJ**: - **Starting salary: £13,155 per annum (actual)**: - **25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 PD days)**: - **Permanent**: - **Reference: 5099**: - **Required from February 2024** We wish to appoint a Reprographics Administration Assistant to work in our main school office. **You...

  • Human Resources Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Tempest Resourcing Full time

    **Human Resources Officer - ASAP Start** **Human Resources Officer - District of Colchester** **Human Resources Officer - Fixed Term Contract** **Human Resources Officer - Negotiable depending on experience** Have you worked as HR in a school before? Are you CIPD level 5 qualified or above? Do you want to work in an education setting? **Human...

  • New Homes Site Negotiator

    7 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Connells Group Full time

    We’re the Land & New Homes team at Countrywide, the UK's largest land and new homes agency. We’re proud to have a proven record in what we do. Countrywide is ‘home’ to around 10,000 professionals, operating over 50 of the best known lettings and estate agency brands across the entire UK. That’s a network of around 600 offices that sell a property...

  • New Homes Site Negotiator

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Countrywide HQ Full time

    We’re the Land & New Homes team at Countrywide, the UK's largest land and new homes agency. We’re proud to have a proven record in what we do. Countrywide is ‘home’ to around 10,000 professionals, operating over 50 of the best known lettings and estate agency brands across the entire UK. That’s a network of around 600 offices that sell a property...

  • New Homes Sales Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Team Resourcing Full time

    **TeamSales are looking for experienced New Homes Sales Consultants within the Colchester and surrounding areas due to an increasing demand for temporary cover. We are looking for regular support for ad-hoc and long-term bookings for a variety of Housebuilders, Agents and Housing Associations.** This could also be the perfect role for someone looking for...

  • Weekend Health Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Radfield Home Care Colchester, Frinton & Clacton Full time

    FULL DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED DUE TO DRIVING TO CLIENTS HOMES RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK A MUST, WE CANNOT SPONSOR VISAS AT THIS TIME Job Purpose To provide the highest standard of care and support to our clients and enhance their well-being and to promote independence. Care duties for each individual client will be clearly stated in their Care Plan and may...

  • Medical Examiner Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an opportunity for a Medical Examiner Officer - Histopathology Mortuary to cover maternity leave until 15th November 2024. You will be accountable to the Lead Medical Examiner Officer and Service Manager and be responsible for supporting them to investigate the circumstances and causes of death. You will be expected to liaise with the recently...

  • HR Assistant

    5 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Colchester Royal Grammar School Part time

    We are looking for a well-organised, highly motivated, and enthusiastic HR Assistant to provide administrative support in dealing with all HR matters in our school. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of administrative work (recruitment experience desirable) in a fast-paced working environment.Your responsibilities will encompass all areas...

  • HR Assistant

    5 days ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Colchester Royal Grammar School Full time

    We are looking for a well-organised, highly motivated, and enthusiastic HR Assistant to provide administrative support in dealing with all HR matters in our school. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of administrative work (recruitment experience desirable) in a fast-paced working environment.Your responsibilities will encompass all areas...

  • English Teacher

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Honywood Community Science School Full time

    English Teacher - September 2024 Main Scale/UPS - suitable for ECTTRUST - RESPECT - EQUITY - EXCELLENCEThe wellbeing and progress of learners is essential to the success of Honywood. We believe that a culture of trust, respect, equity and excellence is essential to creating a learning environment in which everybody feels safe, valued and challenged. High...

  • Supported Housing Officer

    6 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Notting Hill Genesis Full time

    **Job Introduction**: **Supported Housing Officer** **Permanent** **Five Fields, Colchester, CO4 3PX** **£18,672 to £20,747** **Passionate about helping vulnerable people? We need you!** Our Sheltered and Supported housing delivers homes for thousands of people who face challenges in today’s housing climate. Our residents include older people,...

  • Supported Housing Officer

    7 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Notting Hill Genesis Full time

    Job Introduction **Supported Housing Officer** **Permanent** **Five Fields, Colchester, CO4 3PX** **£18,672 to £20,747** **Passionate about helping vulnerable people? We need you!** Our Sheltered and Supported housing delivers homes for thousands of people who face challenges in today’s housing climate. Our residents include older people, people...

  • Environmental Health Officer/private Sector Housing

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Colchester Borough Council Full time

    **Contract type**: **Post 1**: Environmental Health Officer/Private Sector Housing Officer to specialise in cold homes enforcement and fuel poverty work in the Private Sector Housing Team**:Fixed Term until 31 March 2024 with the possibility to extend** **Post 2**:Environmental Health Officer/Private Sector Housing Officer**:Permanent** **Working hours**:...

  • Wilder Learning Officer

    5 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Essex Wildlife Trust Full time

    Closing date: Wednesday 9 August 2023 Salary: £25,879.21 per annum (pro-rata) Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time Location: **Abbotts Hall**,***:Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, CO5 7RZ - As Wilder Learning Officer you will be delivering wildlife and nature-based programmes to a diverse range of audiences to foster a deeper...