Attendance & Engagement Lead (Trauma‑Informed)

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Attendance Support role within our school attendance team to provide focused support for pupils with varied needs, in small-group settings. You will apply a trauma-informed approach to raise engagement and improve attendance, drawing on strong communication and empathy to connect with students, families and external partners.

The role involves planning and delivering interventions, supporting reintegration, and developing resources for parents while

Qualifications

• DBS enhanced check required for this post.
• NVQ 3 level qualification or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil and family interventions.
• Support Reintegration: run programmes for parents to develop knowledge and capacity in child development
• Collaborate with Agencies: develop and maintain information and training packs for parents
• Promote Inclusion: ensure all pupils feel valued and supported.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Reliability

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Attendance Support role within our school attendance team to provide focused support for pupils with varied needs, in small-group settings. You will apply a trauma-informed approach to raise engagement and improve attendance, drawing on strong communication and empathy to connect with students, families and external partners.

The role involves planning and delivering interventions, supporting reintegration, and developing resources for parents while