Educational Welfare Officer

Education Welfare Officer (EWO) To start in East London ASAP Location: Based within East London school with community and home visits as required Salary: £17 - £19 per hour Job Type: Full-time, term-time plus additional weeks as required (flexible arrangements may be considered) Join our dedicated team as an Education Welfare Officer (EWO), where you will play a crucial role in promoting excellent pupil attendance, reducing persistent absence, and supporting families to overcome barriers to education. This position involves close collaboration with pupils, parents/carers, school staff, and external agencies to ensure all children receive their entitlement to education and achieve positive educational outcomes. Day-to-day of the role: Attendance Management: Monitor, analyse, and report on pupil attendance and punctuality. Identify patterns of absence and implement appropriate intervention strategies. Manage cases of persistent and severe absenteeism. Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Produce attendance reports for school leaders, governors, and external agencies. Family Support: Build positive relationships with pupils and families to encourage improved attendance. Conduct home visits to investigate non-attendance and provide support. Develop attendance action plans and support programmes for identified pupils. Safeguarding and Child Protection: Manage attendance concerns in line with safeguarding procedures. ..... full job details .....