Attendance Assistant

Outwood Academy City; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields is seeking an Attendance Assistant to manage daily attendance registration systems and provide clerical support to the Education Welfare Officer.

The role requires meticulous organisation and a clear, proactive communication style with parents and staff. You will help minimise persistent absence and raise academy attendance, with a 32.5-hour week, term time plus 5 days, on-site in Wakefield. Closing date: 7 September 2026; Interview: 10 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with parents and staff.
• Ability to support attendance and welfare initiatives.
• Capacity to liaise with the Education Welfare Officer.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day attendance registration systems and processes.
• Provide essential clerical and operational support to the Education Welfare Officer.
• Liaise with parents and staff to minimise persistent absence and raise attendance.

Job description

Are you meticulously organised and ready to be the backbone of our daily attendance operations? Join us as an Attendance Assistant, where you will manage the critical day-to-day registration systems and processes and provide essential clerical and operational support to the Education Welfare Officer. Your accuracy and communicative approach will be essential in liaising with parents and staff to minimise persistent absence and help raise academy attendance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse, multicultural school in the heart of Wakefield.

We seek someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all students, staff, and visitors thrive. Anyone taking on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of our diverse community.

As Ofsted noted, our actions are directed and guided by putting 'students first.' Leaders set a strong example of high ambition, which is mirrored by all staff. We want the very best for our pupils in whatever walk of life they engage in.

We hope you can join us on our journey!

Working pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Ann Jarrett, Business Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: Midday on 7 September 2026.

Interview date: 10 September 2026.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse, multicultural school in the heart of Wakefield.

We seek someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all students, staff, and visitors thrive. Anyone taking on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of our diverse community.

As Ofsted noted, our actions are directed and guided by putting 'students first.' Leaders set a strong example of high ambition, which is mirrored by all staff. We want the very best for our pupils in whatever walk of life they engage in.

Working pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.