Attendance and Welfare Assistant

Philip Southcote School; New Milton; Híbrido; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & E&

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

The Arnewood School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking an Attendance and Welfare Assistant to support student wellbeing and attendance.

This term-time role (37 weeks) is 18 hours per week (Mon-Tue, 8:30am-3pm). You will monitor attendance, contact families, provide welfare support and first aid as needed, with development opportunities offered.

Formación

• Demonstrate safeguarding awareness and commitment to child protection.
• Hold a recognised First Aid qualification.
• Demonstrate care/medical skills or relevant experience in care settings.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality using MIS.
• Identify and investigate unexplained absences promptly.
• Contact parents/carers regarding absences and attendance concerns.
• Deliver First Aid to students and staff as required.
• Support welfare needs and provide confidential guidance as needed.

Conocimientos

Safeguarding awareness

First Aid qualification

Care/medical experience

Educación

First Aid qualification

Herramientas

MIS (Attendance system)

Descripción del empleo

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking an Attendance and Welfare Assistant to join The Arnewood School part of Bourne Education Trust.

Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust made up of twenty four schools (plus eight further associate schools), across primary, secondary and specialist school phases.

BET's strapline "Transforming schools...changing lives" reflects our shared belief that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are committed to developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: Attendance & Welfare Assistant

Contract: Term time (37 weeks per year), permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 3 days per week (must include Monday and Tuesday), 8.30am to 3pm. 18 hours per week excluding unpaid 30 minute breaks

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Two days per week will be dedicated to attendance-related responsibilities with one day per week allocated to providing welfare support
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality using the school's Management Information System (MIS)
• Identify and investigate unexplained absences promptly
• Contact parents/carers regarding first‑day absences and ongoing attendance concerns
• Deliver First Aid to students and staff as required, assessing and responding appropriately to illness or injury

Essential requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Hold a recognised First Aid qualification (or be willing to obtain this upon appointment)
• Ability to demonstrate medical and care skills or work experience in a medical or care setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th November 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Reasonable adjustments to the shortlisting process:

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: AWA1126.