Family Support Officer

Salary: £15.37 - £16.78 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Cedars School Hours: 40 Additional Information: Closing date 01/07/26 - Interview date 09/07/26 Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with autism and additional needs? Do you believe strong relationships between school and home can transform outcomes? At Aurora Cedars School, we're looking for a dedicated Family Support Officer to join our safeguarding and pastoral team helping students aged 5–19 thrive both in school and beyond. Why this role matters This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of children with ASC and associated needs. You'll work at the heart of our school community, supporting families, improving attendance, and ensuring every child feels safe, heard, and empowered to succeed. What you'll be doing As our Family Support Officer, you will: ✨ Build strong, supportive relationships between families and school ✨ Lead on attendance strategies—monitoring data and helping students re-engage ✨ Work closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENDCo, and therapy team ✨ Deliver early help interventions for children and families ✨ Support safeguarding processes and act as a Deputy DSL (DDSL) ✨ Provide therapeutic and practical support to students struggling to access learning ✨ Coordinate multi-agency working and lead professional meetings where required ✨ Track and report on attendance and family support outcomes to senior leaders Your work will directly improve attendance, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for our students. About you We're looking for someone who is: ✔ Experienced in working with children or families—ideally within SEND or autism ✔ Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection practices ✔ Compassionate, resilient, and calm under pressure ✔ A confident communicator who can build trust with families ✔ Proactive,