About the Post
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you believe that strong relationships with families, high-quality support and effective partnership working can transform outcomes for students?
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly organised SEND Family Liaison Officer to join our dedicated Learning Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting students with SEND and their families. Working closely with the SEND Team, you will act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, helping families navigate school systems and wider SEND services while coordinating support that enables students to thrive both academically and personally.
As our SEND Family Liaison Officer, you will:
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students, parents and carers
- Support the identification, monitoring and review of provision for students with SEND
- Coordinate referrals to external agencies and specialist professionals
- Support Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, Annual Reviews and Person-Centred Reviews
- Liaise effectively with teachers, external professionals and our Local Authority to ensure high-quality, coordinated support
- Monitor student progress, evaluate interventions and use data to improve outcomes
- Work directly with students through one-to-one, small group and classroom-based support where appropriate
- Promote inclusive practice and help remove barriers to learning for students with SEND
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
This role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and their families by ensuring they receive the support, guidance and advocacy they need.
This post is offered on a temporary one-year contract. National reforms to the SEND system mean that the way schools organise and deliver SEND provision continues to evolve. As the national picture develops, we need to ensure that the responsibilities of this role continue to reflect the changing needs of our students, families and the school. The post has therefore been established on a temporary basis while these developments are reviewed.
What we can offer you
- Working as part of a dedicated and supportive SEND team.
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and their families every day.
- Work in a school where inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations are central to everything we do
- Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
- A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for students with SEND.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
- Is compassionate, resilient and able to remain calm in a busy environment.
- Has excellent organisational skills and is able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Can use data confidently to monitor progress and evaluate the impact of interventions.
- Works professionally, collaboratively and with a high degree of discretion.
- Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy, demonstrated through GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above), equivalent qualifications or higher-level qualifications (such as A Levels or a degree).
Experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND, would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who share our commitment to inclusion and high aspirations for every child.
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact [email protected]. A full Job Description is available at www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [email protected]
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 July 2026 8am. Interviews will be held on Monday 20 July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and appoint prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Pay: £23,074.00-£25,410.00 per year
Work Location: In person
