Attendance Assistant

Ellesmere Park High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School is seeking an organised Attendance Assistant to support daily attendance monitoring, first-day absence contact with parents and carers, and accurate record-keeping. You will work with the Attendance Officer and pastoral team to identify and address attendance concerns and support interventions that improve punctuality and attendance.

You will liaise with students, families and staff, attend meetings as required and may accompany staff on home visits.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident and professional communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and management information systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• Understands the importance of school attendance and punctuality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the attendance function.
• Monitor daily attendance and contact parents/carers on first day absence.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and support interventions to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Liaise with students, families and staff to identify and address attendance concerns.
• Attend attendance meetings and accompany authorised staff on home visits when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Prioritisation

Attendance awareness

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Are you highly organised, personable and committed to making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced role where communication, accuracy and relationship-building are key?

We are looking for an Attendance Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to our attendance function. You will play a key role in monitoring daily attendance, conducting first-day absence contact with parents and carers, maintaining accurate attendance records and supporting interventions that encourage excellent attendance and punctuality.

Working closely with the Attendance Officer and wider pastoral team, you will liaise with students, families and staff to ensure attendance concerns are identified and addressed promptly. You may also support attendance meetings and accompany authorised staff on home visits when required.

About Us

Ellesmere Park High School is a vibrant and inclusive school serving the Eccles and Monton communities. We are proud of our strong relationships, high aspirations and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially and personally. As part of Consilium Academies, we are dedicated to Excellence and Equality with Integrity, providing outstanding opportunities for both students and staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with students, parents and colleagues.
• Has strong attention to detail and can maintain accurate records.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and management information systems.
• Can prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• Understands the importance of school attendance and punctuality.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and collaboration.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' education and life chances.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our attendance team and contribute to improving outcomes for our students. Your work will help ensure attendance information is accurate, absences are followed up promptly and students receive the support they need to attend school regularly and achieve their full potential.

Applications and Information

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Ellesmere Park High School please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is 9th November 2026.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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