Attendance and Welfare Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; New Milton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support (EAP, 24/7 GP)

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Term-time schedule (37 weeks)

Job summary

The Arnewood School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking an Attendance and Welfare Assistant to support pupils with attendance and welfare needs. This role focuses on monitoring attendance, providing first aid, and safeguarding children, with a focus on pastoral support and early intervention.

Hours are 18 per week over three days (including Monday and Tuesday), term-time only, with a start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting attendance and welfare in a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to respond to medical needs and provide first aid when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality using MIS or school systems.
• Identify and investigate unexplained absences promptly.
• Contact parents/carers regarding absences and attendance concerns.
• Deliver First Aid to students and staff as required.

Skills

Attendance monitoring

First aid

Communication with parents

Education

First Aid qualification

Job description

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

Salary: Band C - £26,018 - £27,111 FTE, actual £11,128 - £11,595

Benefits

• 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
• Occupational sick pay

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

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