Attendance Admin (Term-Time) – Impactful School Operations

Lowerplace Primary; Middleton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Lowerplace Primary is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our busy school office. You will handle attendance administration, maintain records, and support families and staff with a welcoming, efficient service.

Working pattern is term time only, with a permanent contract and an annual salary in the SCP range. The role is central to safeguarding and pupil welfare, requiring good communication and meticulous organisation to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting, ideally in a primary school.
• Understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding links.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage pupil attendance daily.
• Communicate with parents and carers to support attendance.
• Administer term-time leave requests per policy.
• Maintain accurate records and CME documentation.
• Prepare documentation for fixed penalty notices and liaise with authorities.
• Support safeguarding culture through attendance monitoring.

Skills

Attendance procedures knowledge

Organised

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Lowerplace Primary is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our busy school office. You will handle attendance administration, maintain records, and support families and staff with a welcoming, efficient service.

Working pattern is term time only, with a permanent contract and an annual salary in the SCP range. The role is central to safeguarding and pupil welfare, requiring good communication and meticulous organisation to manage competing priorities.