Home School Liaison Worker

Bishopswood School, Reading, RG4 9RH

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC upon successful completion of safer recruitment checks

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual Salary, based on 20 hours per week, TTO, £15,921.25 - £17,237.16

Home School Liaison Worker job summary

 ‘...Empowered and engaged learners…’

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

We are looking for a dedicated Home School Link Worker to join our team at Bishopswood School. This is a rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with families, children, and schools to provide early intervention, guidance, and support that improves outcomes for pupils.

Bishopswood School is a specialist special educational needs (SEN) school for pupils aged 4–16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD). Our school is warm, ambitious and highly resourced, offering a supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are encouraged to grow and make a real impact.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full induction programme and ongoing CPD
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture

 About the Role

• Build positive relationships with families to empower them in supporting their children.
• Provide practical and emotional support to improve school attendance and well-being.
• Act as a link between families, schools, and external agencies.
• Lead Early Help Assessments and attend multi-agency meetings.
• Deliver parent workshops and training sessions on topics such as autism awareness and communication strategies.

 What We’re Looking For

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4-9 or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (desirable).
• Driving licence (essential).
• Working with children and families, ideally in a school or special educational setting.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs (SEMH, ASC, SLD, PMLD).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively.
• Strong IT skills and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

How to Apply

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please apply online via the link provided. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the School Business Manager at recruitment@bishopswoodschool.co.uk

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bishopswood School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• School size: 74 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishopswood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishopswood-school-reading

Bishopswood is a community special school in South Oxfordshire that provides specialist education for children aged 4 – 16 years with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD. We are a school that prides itself in providing innovative learning techniques to meet the wide-ranging needs of our pupils.

With an inclusive ethos Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners on two sites.; our main primary department which is co-located with Sonning Common primary school and Bishopswood’s secondary provision at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School, Sonning Common.

As a small but strong community of people we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning for our pupils which is achieved by working in close partnership with our families, professionals, governors and the wider community to deliver a tailored and inclusive education for every pupil.

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