Attendance Assistant

The Thomas Lord Audley School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Thomas Lord Audley School is recruiting an Attendance Assistant to support positive student outcomes. You will manage attendance registers, input attendance data, and communicate with parents. The role offers a structured 37-hour week over 39 weeks with term-time plus non-pupil days, supporting a caring school community.

We value dedicated staff and provide a robust CPD programme and generous benefits through The Sigma Trust, including health plans and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative work in a busy office environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of data entry and working with databases.
• Familiarity with office equipment (photocopier, phones).

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance registers daily with accuracy.
• Enter attendance data for visits and activities into the MIS.
• Operate attendance systems and contact parents for absent/late students.

Skills

Administrative experience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Data entry

Office equipment

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Attendance MIS

Job description

Build Positive Relationships, Achieve Positive Outcomes at The Thomas Lord Audley School.

Are you looking to join a community that is truly dedicated to the success and well-being of its students? Do you have the skills to help every student reach their full potential, both academically and personally?

At The Thomas Lord Audley School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive learning environment and excellent relationships, allowing every student to grow and develop. We're looking for a dedicated Attendance Assistant to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

• The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week

• This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time plus non-pupil days

• 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday (30-minute lunch)

• 8.00am - 3.30pm Friday (30-minute lunch)

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Ensure that all registers are completed and maintained with complete accuracy on a daily basis;

• ensure that all attendance data is entered onto the database including for visits and other on or off-site activities;

• maintain the school’s attendance Management Information System, together with the daily automated system to contact parents/carers regarding absent and/or late students

What We’re Looking For: You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Experience of administrative work in a busy office environment.

• Good working knowledge of office equipment, including photocopier and telephones.

• Good literacy skills and numeracy skills.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people

that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including

the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that

we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice

across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal

employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and

more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.