Trust Inclusion & Engagement Worker

Cambrian Learning Trust is seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly organised Trust Inclusion & Engagement Worker to support children, and their families at Faringdon Community College, Folly View Primary School & The Elms Primary School.

This part time rewarding role focuses on removing barriers to learning, improving attendance, supporting wellbeing, and helping families access the right support at the right time. Working closely with school staff, external agencies and families, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils and strengthening home-school partnerships.

About the Role

As a Trust Inclusion & Engagement Worker, you will:

• Work directly with pupils and families to identify and address challenges affecting attendance, wellbeing and engagement in education.
• Provide early help interventions and practical support to children and families.
• Conduct home visits, telephone support and school-based meetings.
• Support schools with mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Liaise with a range of agencies and professionals to coordinate support.
• Assist families in navigating services and accessing appropriate help.
• Deliver parenting support programmes and family learning opportunities.
• Facilitate group sessions, drop-ins and community engagement activities.
• Provide one-to-one and group support for pupils, including therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
• Support vulnerable pupils and families through key educational transitions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Understands safeguarding and early help processes.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively with families, schools and partner agencies.

Experience in delivering parenting programmes, therapeutic interventions (such as ELSA or Drawing & Talking), or supporting mental health and wellbeing is desirable.

This role will involve working across schools within the Faringdon area.

What We Offer

At Cambrian Learning Trust, we believe that staff wellbeing, development and work-life balance are essential. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Employee Benefits Include:

✅ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
✅ Extensive CPD, training and career development opportunities
✅ Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling access
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme
✅ bYond cashback and financial wellbeing scheme
✅ Blue Light Card eligibility
✅ Tax-Free Childcare access
✅ Flexible working opportunities, including term-time contracts and job-share arrangements
✅ Generous holiday entitlement (where applicable)
✅ Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
✅ Free parking
✅ Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
✅ Recognition of previous continuous service where applicable

Join Us

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a Trust that values kindness, integrity, ambition and unity, we would love to hear from you.

If you require further information, please contact us on [email removed].

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.