Engagement Officer

Job Purpose Engagement Officer will be accountable for the following: To provide full administrative support to the SENDCO and to the HoF for the Support Faculty in EAL/LACas needed. To support in delivery of external professional support in school including timetabling. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating support for their child’s attendance, behaviour and learning. Reward good behaviour and challenge/take action on poor behaviour. Support teaching/support staff in maintaining discipline and following up incidents. Support the Assistant Head Inclusion and SENCO in coordinating assessments, for students with emotional and behavioural needs in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to student issues. Provide a high level of support to students and staff in all matters linked to student wellbeing and behaviour Support Attendance to target 96% Coordinate the induction and integration of in Year Admissions to ensure effective plans and support are communicated Maintain, manage and implement the school’s systems and policies concerning inclusion and behaviour - namely Values for Success Ensure that all school Safeguarding procedures are followed and that Child Protection concerns are passed on to the Designated Senior Lead (DSL) or the designated deputy in a timely and confidential manner To comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures, reporting concerns to appropriate person To undertake training to achieve the competencies required for the post. To carry out duties of the post in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Health and Safety at Works Act and other relevant legislation as well the Governing Body policy. To implement the school’s equal opportunities policy in all aspects of the work and duties associated with the post. To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and basic objectives of the post. To undertake duties at break and lunchtime as directed. Provide administrative support to the Heads of House as directed. To provide administrative support for the Child Protection Officer (CPO) and designated Deputy CPO.