Parent Liaison Officer
Newbridge School, Romford, Essex, RM6 4TR25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 August 2025
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
- £35,517.00 - £36,582.00 Annually (FTE) OUTL6 (Points 18-20), 30 hours per week, term time (44.46 weeks paid)
Parent Liaison Officer job summary
📍 Location: Newbridge Academy (with occasional work at Hatchside Academy)
📅 Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time
🕒 Hours: 30 hours per week, 44.46 weeks per year
💰 Salary: OUTL6 (Points 18–20) – £35,517 to £36,582 FTE
👥 Reporting to: Pastoral Lead
Do you want to join an outstanding Trust and want to be part of a team that is on an exciting journey? Astrum Multi Academy Trust is a highly respected trust formed in 2017 catering for pupils with a range of Complex Special Educational Needs and disabilities. We are seeking to appoint a Parent Liaison Officer who is professional and dedicated. Our schools are all based across the London Borough of Redbridge and have great transport links from London and beyond. Astrum Multi Academy Trust is a well-established multi-academy trust within Redbridge, comprising of;
- Newbridge School, (an all through special school for pupils with a range of Severe and Complex Special Educational Needs) across 2 sites, and;
- Hatchside School, (opened in April 2021 and catering for EY/KS1/KS2 pupils with a range SEND) across 2 sites, with the newest site opening in January 2025.
In addition to our schools, we are also working in partnership with BHRUT NHS Hospitals, the Local Authority and Project Search within King George Hospital. Project Search is a one-year internship programme for post-16 pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community. We believe that we have the best PEOPLE working for us who make these schools and provision amazing places for our pupils.
About the Role
Astrum Multi Academy Trust is seeking a compassionate and proactive Parent Liaison Officer to join our dedicated team. This vital role supports children and families by reducing barriers to learning and promoting wellbeing, ensuring every child can thrive in our school community.
You’ll work closely with families, staff, and external professionals to provide targeted support, improve attendance, and foster strong home-school relationships. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have experience working with children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
In addition to our schools, we are also working in partnership with BHRUT NHS Hospitals, the Local Authority and Project Search within King George Hospital. Project Search is a one-year internship programme for post-16 pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community. We believe that we have the best PEOPLE working for us who make these schools and provision amazing places for our pupils.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents/carers and pupils.
- Provide personalised support to families, including Early Help assessments.
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals to support pupil welfare.
- Promote parental engagement through events and information sessions.
- Support attendance strategies, including home visits and meetings.
- Assist families with applications for benefits, grants, and services.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and contribute to child protection procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English.
- Experience in educational settings and working with children with additional needs.
- Strong communication, organisational, and ICT skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community.
- Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives and family wellbeing.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Work in a role that values collaboration, compassion, and resilience.
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Generous Pension Schemes
- Family-friendly working policies
- Extensive support and development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
And more…
Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.
We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.
We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrum Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Newbridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newbridge School website
We are a three times outstanding split site special school academy catering for children and young people between the ages of two and nineteen years who have a complex learning difficulty, often accompanied by additional special educational needs, which may include;
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments
Autistic Spectrum disorders
Associated behaviour
SEMH
Medical needs
We are part of the Astrum Multi Academy Trust with two school sites, which are within one mile of each other. Lower School is for pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and Upper School for students in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and 16-19.
Pupils transfer from Gresham Drive to Barley Lane Campus at the end of Key Stage 2 and are supported to do this through a well-planned transition programme.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to find out more about our work or request paper copies of some of the information.
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