To contribute to the academy’s early help and support for families
To work directly with parents and students to support engagement in academy life, this will include supporting access to early help services, attendance interventions and supporting with transitions in and out of the academy.
To manage a case load of students, engaging in multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
To work closely with the Academy Business Support staff, regarding attendance recording, and the Local Authority educational welfare team and education health needs team.
To work with parents/ carers in a non-judgmental and empowering way, enabling families to get the most out of the educational & other opportunities available to them.
To work in partnership with parents to identify the reasons for their children’s non-attendance and work with them and others to achieve regular attendance, improve family engagement and promote achievement and progress.
To work in partnership with the Deputy Head Teacher (Pastoral) to implement strategies relating to attendance and monitor and report on attendance data.
To act as a member of the Academy’s safeguarding team

Family Liaison & Attendance Worker

Role Description & Requirements