Education Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Good Company (Surrey) - Epsom & Ewell Foodbank
3 weeks ago
Description
Job description
The Education Support Worker will provide intensive support to Ukrainian refugee families within the local area who are experiencing challenges understanding, navigating and accessing the education system.
Students who have their learning and wellbeing needs met will develop the capacity to engage more effectively with school, which will reduce the risk of falling behind, increase social participation and wellbeing, and contribute to building opportunities for their future.
The key activities of the role will include:
- Supporting families to develop a Support Plan that sets academic and wellbeing goals, based on the young person's individual circumstances and needs
- Supporting families to understand the local school system, relevant curriculum, and the types of support available within the local area
- Supporting families to prepare and submit school based administration and engage with the school, through provision of advocacy at school meetings and liaising with school staff as required
- Develop a resource kit to share with families, which outlines services, supports and tools available to families
- Signpost to additional support for students, in particular linking with EERN network of education support volunteers and other local services
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