At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and families to overcome barriers to education and ensure regular school attendance.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at King Edward VII Academy, focused on student welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, health plans, and discounts on shopping and fitness.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree or NVQ Level 4 in relevant fields and experience in education or social work.
The predicted salary is between 27702 - 29601 £ per year.
Category: Education Support (School Based)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Job Weeks: 39 Weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale G: £27,702 to £29,601 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£31,537 - £33,699 full time/full year equivalent)
Location: King Edward VII Academy, Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure children attend school regularly and support families and schools in removing barriers to education.
- Identify children in need of support due to behaviour, absences, family dysfunction, disability, social or emotional needs or other special educational needs and support those whose education is at risk.
- Assess need, plan interventions, implement effective action and evaluate outcomes against agreed objectives, involving service users in decisions whenever possible.
- Work with parents and other stakeholders in relation to student support.
- Assist the Academy to safeguard students through joint work with partner agencies.
- Accurately complete admission and attendance registers, monitor data to identify patterns and trends and determine which pupils and pupil cohorts to focus on.
About You
- The ideal candidate will be organised, professional, able to establish good relationships with pupils and their families, act as a role model, and be innovative in responses to attendance challenges.
- You will have excellent communication skills, confidently present information when required and possess strong IT skills.
- You will manage your time effectively, work independently as well as contribute to the attendance team as a whole, and work with team members to implement attendance initiatives for individuals and across the school.
- You must monitor and manage a changing caseload and assess the impact of actions taken.
- First degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work, teaching, counselling, psychology, youth and community work, or related work with children and/or relevant experience.
- Training on safeguarding.
- Experience of using a social work or counselling approach with parents and children.
- Knowledge of school systems and pastoral systems.
- Ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard.
- Experience of working in the education system and in multi-agency settings.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.
- Health plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs.
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology).
- Free parking at most sites.
- Personalised CPD and development programmes.
- A structured and specific induction programme.
Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: JUL20267355.
Education Welfare Officer in Norwich employer: Inspiration Trust
Inspiration Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at King Edward VII Academy in King's Lynn. With a strong focus on employee growth through continuous professional development, generous leave, and access to health plans, we empower our Teaching Assistants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to inspiring the next generation.
