Education Welfare Officer

Job Description

The Education Welfare Team is looking for a candidate that enjoys a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with no two days being the same; if you work well when faced with challenges and feel you could support children and schools to reduce barriers with attendance, then we want you to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to providing a high-quality service to schools and settings. Successful candidates will be joining a creative and highly skilled team that is well-regarded and valued by schools and services across Barnet. You will benefit from a supportive senior leadership team committed to promoting the wellbeing of staff and work‑life balance, ongoing training and development.

• Support children and schools to reduce barriers with attendance.
• Deliver high‑quality service to schools and settings.

Email the BELS HR Team at quoting job title.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Louise Wilmshurst
Lou

The closing date for applications – 13th of March 2026
Interviews will be held – 17th of March 2026

Barnet Education and Learning Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. In addition, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare.

We are committed to practising in ways that are equitable, anti‑racist and culturally responsive and we welcome candidates who share this commitment. We have developed an equity and anti‑racism policy which outlines our values and actions in this area including ongoing CPD and offering support to our school community. Recruitment of a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve is part of our ongoing commitment and is embedded in this policy and therefore, we welcome applicants who are under‑represented in our profession.

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