Family Liaison Officer and Learning Mentor in Hove

Family Liaison Officer and Learning Mentor

Job details

• Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 pro rata
• Contractual hours: 28 hours per week
• Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
• Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
• Fixed term: until 31 August 2027
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Date posted: 26/06/2026
• Job reference: REQ0001158

Job Description

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road. We are a vibrant, creative and inclusive school community, with outstanding Ofsted in all areas.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and highly motivated Family Liaison Officer / Learning Mentor to join our supportive and successful school Inclusion Team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and removing barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and staff, acting as a key point of communication between home and school
• Support families in understanding their child’s learning needs, progress and wellbeing
• Provide targeted emotional and social interventions to support pupils with additional needs
• Conduct outreach work to engage vulnerable families and those requiring additional support
• Monitor and analyse attendance data, identify barriers to attendance and implement effective strategies to improve punctuality and engagement
• Contribute to and lead on Attendance/Family Support Plans, assessments and review meetings, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with the Inclusion Manager, class teachers and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to pupil support
• Support pupils in managing behaviour and developing positive strategies for learning and social interaction
• Plan, monitor and review interventions to ensure measurable impact on pupils’ progress and wellbeing
• Promote and uphold the school’s ethos, values and inclusive culture

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships quickly
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of children’s educational, emotional, social and welfare needs
• Be experienced in supporting children with challenging behaviour and a range of additional needs
• Have knowledge of best practice in supporting medical, social and communication needs
• Be organised, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Show initiative, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting children and families

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school environment
• A dedicated and experienced team committed to pupil success
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families

This is a federation post and successful candidates may be asked to work at any one of our 3 sites.

Additional Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.