Family Support officer - DDSL

Family Support officer - DDSL Salary: £28,249 - £31,465 dependant on qualifications Plus £2000 Welcome bonus For a candidate with SEN Experience* Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Poppyfield School Hours: 40 Hours per week Additional Information: Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm Aurora Poppyfield School Join our dedicated team at Poppyfield School, where we support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. We empower our young people to access the national curriculum in a way that works for them and to achieve meaningful vocational qualifications by the time they leave school. Due to internal promotion we're looking to recruit a Family Support Officer. You will work 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 provide therapeutic support to pupils who are struggling to engage in class based learning or school, in consultation with the therapy team and key members of the teaching team, with the aim of re-engagement in class. Produce attendance and family‑support data for S