Family Support Officer

• Annual Salary: £25,979 - £28,770 pro rata
• Location: Torfaen
• Job Type: Permanent/Temporary, Term Time Only (40 weeks per year)
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

We are seeking a dedicated Family Liaison Support Officer to join our team, supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties aged between 2 and 19 years. The ideal candidate will be reliable, resilient, and flexible, with a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Provide support to pupils with special educational needs, ensuring their emotional wellbeing and development are catered for.
• Attend to the personal care needs of children and young adults as required.
• Follow instructions and contribute positively to the pupils’ learning environment.
• Embrace change and actively contribute to the school’s development.
• Maintain a conscientious approach to all tasks and display enthusiasm in your role.

• Experience working with children/young people with special educational needs.
• Experience in attending to the personal care needs of children and young adults.
• Ability to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and development.
• A desire to further professional development within a supportive school setting.
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

• Competitive salary within Grade 5, SCP 11-17.
• Term time only working schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development within an innovative and vibrant team.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

To apply for the Family Liaison Support Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and commitment to supporting children with special educational needs.