ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Larches High School is seeking an Attendance Assistant to join a supportive team. The post is 35 hours, term-time only plus one week, and will be managed by the Attendance & Family Support Manager to help remove barriers to attendance and learning.

The successful candidate should be resilient, have good communication skills, and be able to work calmly under pressure, with IT skills including Word and Excel. Experience in an office environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with troubled families.
• Experience of working in a relevant service environment.
• Experience of Administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance and family liaison to help overcome barriers to attendance and learning.
• Assist with administration duties and record-keeping in an office environment.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and outside agencies, in a busy school setting.

Education

Level 2 Numeracy

Level 2 Literacy

Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Larches High School is a Pupil Referral and Medical Unit catering for pupils not in mainstream education, who are both vulnerable and challenging. The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The Governors of Larches High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Attendance Assistant to join an established team.

The post will be managed by the Attendance & Family Support Manager in working to overcome barriers to attendance & learning.

The successful candidate will be resilient and confident working in a busy environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.

You will need a friendly manner, have good organisational skills, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as dealing sensitively with children, parents and outside agencies.Experience of working in an office environment is preferred, and IT skills including word and excel are essential.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who have a passion for working with families & young people who need extra support.

This post is 35 hours and is term time only plus one week.

Closing date 1pm 6th October2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Location

Larches High School, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AA (92 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Summary Larches High School is a Pupil Referral and Medical Unit catering for pupils not in mainstream education, who are both vulnerable and challenging. The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

Larches High School is a Pupil Referral and Medical Unit catering for pupils not in mainstream education, who are both vulnerable and challenging. The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The Governors of Larches High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Attendance Assistant to join an established team.

The post will be managed by the Attendance & Family Support Manager in working to overcome barriers to attendance & learning.

The successful candidate will be resilient and confident working in a busy environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.

You will need a friendly manner, have good organisational skills, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as dealing sensitively with children, parents and outside agencies.Experience of working in an office environment is preferred, and IT skills including word and excel are essential.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who have a passion for working with families & young people who need extra support.

This post is 35 hours and is term time only plus one week.

Closing date 1pm 6th October2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 Numeracy
• Level 2 Literacy

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with troubled families
• Experience of working in a relevant service environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Administrative tasks

For an informal discussion please contact: Headteacher Christine Mitchell 07967 630212 Proposed Interview Date: 13/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.