Home School Link Worker at John Mason School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/JMS/58531
  Location
Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JB
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£25,286.00 - £26,989.00 Annually (Actual)
  Hours Per Week
37
  Weeks Per Year
Term time only plus 5 INSET days
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 13th Jul, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Wednesday 15 July 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Wednesday 15 July 2026
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About this Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?  John Mason School is seeking a compassionate. proactive and committed Home School Link Worker to join our team and play a key role in improving attendance and strengthening the relationship between home and school.

 As a Home School Link Worker, you will support children and families facing barriers to learning, attendance, or well-being.  You will work closely with families, school staff, and external agencies to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive both at home and school.

 This is a varied role that involves working both in school and within the community.  You will visit families at home, support children in attending school, and work closely with the pastoral teams, Attendance and Welfare Office, social services and other professionals to identify barriers and develop action plans.

 Key Responsibilities

 ·      To build positive, supportive relationships with families

·      Work closely with school colleagues to identify students who may benefit from additional support

·      To provide early intervention to address issues affecting attendance, behaviour or emotional well-being

·      To signpost families to relevant support services

·      To support safeguarding procedures and multi-agency meetings as required

·      To maintain accurate and confidential records of support provided

 Key Experience Required

·      Experience working with children, young people, and families within a educational, social care or community setting

·      A strong understanding of the challenges facing families and how these can impact a child’s education

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·      Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

·      Flexibility, empathy and non-judgemental approach



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