Key Role Information

Salary
£30,581 - £31,945 Pro Rata
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/11/2026 09:00
Interview
18 November 2026
Start
23 November 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP12 - SCP15
Department
Pastoral
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally?

Sir William Burrough Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer to join our committed team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting vulnerable pupils and their families, helping to ensure every child is safe, engaged and able to access the very best educational opportunities.

About the Role

Working closely with senior leaders, safeguarding professionals, staff, families and external agencies, you will provide both pastoral and practical support to pupils and parents, helping to improve attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with school.

You will be a trusted point of contact for families and will work proactively to identify needs early, coordinate support and build positive relationships that enable children to flourish.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Act as a key safeguarding contact, working with families, staff and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
  2. Provide pastoral, emotional and behavioural support to identified children.
  3. Deliver targeted interventions to improve pupil wellbeing, engagement and learning.
  4. Support the monitoring and improvement of attendance and punctuality.
  5. Build positive relationships with parents and provide guidance and practical support to families.
  6. Conduct home visits where appropriate to support pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.
  7. Work closely with external agencies to secure additional support for children and families.
  8. Help organise and deliver parent workshops and family engagement activities.
  9. Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing plans.
  10. Promote strong partnerships between home and school to improve outcomes for pupils.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  1. Has experience working with children, families or vulnerable individuals.
  2. Has a strong understanding of safeguarding practice and child protection procedures.
  3. Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  4. Can build positive and supportive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.
  5. Is organised, resilient and able to manage a diverse workload.
  6. Has experience working with external agencies and multi-agency teams.
  7. Is committed to inclusion, equality and improving outcomes for all children.

We Can Offer:

  1. A welcoming and supportive school community.
  2. Dedicated and experienced leadership.
  3. Opportunities for professional development and training.
  4. The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families.
  5. A friendly and collaborative working environment.

No agencies please.

Apply today. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Don't delay, apply now!


Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential

About Us

Welcome to Sir William Burrough Primary School

Thank you for your interest in joining Sir William Burrough Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering becoming part of a dedicated and ambitious community of educators and professionals.

Our Belief

At Sir William Burrough, we believe that when staff are supported, empowered and encouraged to reflect and grow, they are best placed to make a lasting difference to the children and families we serve. Continuous improvement is not an initiative at our school; it is a shared way of working.

Support, Development and Growth

As part of University Schools Trust, we offer high quality professional development, strong partnerships and ongoing support that enable staff to strengthen their practice with confidence. Whether you are developing your expertise or taking the next step in your career, you will be supported through coaching, collaboration and clear guidance.

One Team, Shared Purpose

Joining our team means working alongside colleagues who are committed, ambitious and united by purpose. Whatever your role, you will be valued, listened to and given the space to thrive within a culture built on trust and psychological safety.

As you explore opportunities with us, we encourage you to learn more about our values, our culture and our commitment to continuous improvement. We look forward to discovering how your skills, experience and passion can help shape the future of Sir William Burrough Primary School.

Sir William Burrough Primary School

UST HR Team

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Salmon Lane
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Safeguarding Information

All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines and legal obligations to ensure that safeguarding is a paramount consideration in recruitment processes, employers are required to carry out an enhanced DBS check for this role. To supplement this, we ask you to confirm whether or not you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence which is not 'protected'. If you answer 'yes', you will be asked to supply details of all relevant convictions at a later stage, should your application be progressed.

Information given in response to this question will not be used during the shortlisting process. The data will only be referred to if your application is progressed, informing the pre-employment checking process.

The University Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.