Family Support Worker-DDSL
- Salary£28,249 - £31,465 dependant on qualifications
- Plus £2000 Welcome bonus For a candidate with SEN Experience
- Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only
- Location: KT24 5JP
- Hours: 40 Hours per week
- Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm
School Staffing Solutions are seeking a dedicated Family Support Officer - DDSL to join a dedicated team at a SEN school in Surrey. This school support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. They empower 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.
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 SLT and Governors.
- Ensure that all relevant monitoring, recording and reporting has been completed, to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
Skills and Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
- A relevant professional qualification or the ability to gain L3 in working with children and young people.
- L3 in working with children and young people is highly desirable.
- Qualifications in psychology or social care would be desirable.
How to Apply:
PLEASE get in touch with Jennifer from an application from on [email protected] or call 07977 178199.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this vacancy
Pay: £28,249.00-£31,465.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have Qualifications in psychology or social care?
- Do you have a L3 qualification in working with children and young people?
- Do you have GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent?
- Do you have experience working with children with SEN?
Work Location: In person
