Family Support Officer & DDSL

As part of our growth strategy, The Aurora Group are really pleased to have recently opened a brand new SEND Secondary School in September 2025 in Chaldon, Surrey for young people aged 11-16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism. All our students have access to a broad and exciting curriculum, allied to the national curriculum, personalised to meet their needs, interests and passions. With a model of small classes, high levels of classroom support and a supernumerary multi-disciplinary intervention team we are able to give students “every opportunity to achieve”. Due to expanding the capacity within the school, we are looking to recruit a Family Support Officer and DDSL. You will work alongside our current Family Support Officer and with our DSL/Pastoral Lead, together with the therapy team in supporting families of our students. Why Apply? You want to make a real difference to pupils and their families. You enjoy working with an inspiring pupil community. You value collaboration within a committed multi‑disciplinary team. You care about well‑being and want an organisation that shares those values. You're looking for an employer that supports, develops, and invests in its staff. Key Duties: Act as a role model and support the development of supportive relationships between home and school. To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy. Monitor, track and report on pupil attendance and those where there are concerns around attendance. To liaise with parents/carers who are currently open to family support and early help to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach. Deliver relevant staff training (CPD). To support the DSL in managing safeguarding concerns, maintaining chid protection records and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils To provide therapeutic support to pupils who are struggling to engage in class based learning or school, in consultation