Home-School Link Worker

Medina House School, Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time hours per week, term time only Monday – Friday 8.45am – 15.00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £28,598 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £22,255.23)
• Pay scale: Hay Grade 7 A-E

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Medina House School are seeking a committed and compassionate Home-School Link Worker to join our team and play a vital role in strengthening the relationship between home and school.

As a Home-School Link Worker, you will support children and families facing barriers to learning, attendance, or well-being. You will work closely with families, school staff, and external agencies to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive both at home and in school.

Key responsibilities

• To build positive, supportive relationships with families, promoting parental engagement in their child’s education.
• Working closely with school staff to identify pupils who may benefit from additional support.
• To provide early intervention to address issues affecting attendance, behaviour, or emotional well-being.
• To signpost families to relevant support services and act as a liaison between the school and external agencies.
• To support safeguarding procedures and attend multi-agency meetings as required.
• To deliver or coordinate parenting programmes, drop-in sessions, or workshops for families.
• To maintain accurate and confidential records of support provided.

Key experience required

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in an educational, social care, or community setting.
• A strong understanding of the challenges facing families and how these can impact a child’s education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Flexibility, empathy, and a non-judgemental approach.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., in social work, education, youth work, or family support) are desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and children.

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

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment.
This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Medina House School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Medina House School website
• Email address: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01983 522917
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/medina-house-school

MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL, School Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2HS

Tel: 01983 522917 E-mail: finance@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Julie Beadsworth

Arranging a visit to Medina House School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk.

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