Visits to the school are advised and available (3rd – 5th September) please contact the school office to arrange a visit. If you have a desire to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and wish to work in an incredibly rewarding environment, then this could be the job for you! Fitzwaryn is a Special School in Wantage, Oxfordshire providing high quality education for children and young people from 3 – 19 years old who have moderate, severe and profound multiple needs including autism. The school was judged Outstanding in all areas in May 2022. We are looking for a resilient, reliable and supportive individual who will support us to deliver a high-quality education provision to our pupils. You will need good communication skills and plenty of energy. The Home School Link Worker role will be the bridge between our pupils’ families and school, therapists and other professionals. The role will also include being pro-active in seeking support for our families in relation to school and the wider community. You will be required, amongst other duties outlined in the job description, to become one of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and you will be required to lead Strengths and Needs Assessments and attend Team Around the Family meetings. There will be a requirement to carry out home visits to support families and children and to work on your own where necessary. Full and on-going training is offered, and an induction programme will support you as you settle in. Please note: This role will evolve with the post holder and the job description may change as the role develops. Applications must be over 18 years old