Attendance & Inclusion Specialist (DSL)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Structured professional development

Opportunities to work across schools

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff benefits and discounts

Flexible working options wherepossible

Job summary

Compass Eko Trust is seeking an organised Attendance and Inclusion Support Officer to coordinate attendance, medical needs and SEND administration across two sites. The role supports safeguarding and inclusion priorities within a federation of 28 schools, requiring collaboration with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.

You will handle attendance data, maintain records, and assist with DSL responsibilities, while travelling between federation sites and occasionally visiting homes.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration, attendance, pastoral support, SEND or safeguarding is valuable.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to handle information sensitively with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate attendance, medical needs and SEND administrative processes.
• Work with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance and wellbeing.
• Support safeguarding and inclusion priorities; act as Alternate DSL.
• Maintain accurate records in line with statutory requirements and procedures.

Skills

School administration

Attendance data analysis

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication & confidentiality

Tools

School information system

Safeguarding systems

Job description

Compass Eko Trust is seeking an organised Attendance and Inclusion Support Officer to coordinate attendance, medical needs and SEND administration across two sites. The role supports safeguarding and inclusion priorities within a federation of 28 schools, requiring collaboration with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.

You will handle attendance data, maintain records, and assist with DSL responsibilities, while travelling between federation sites and occasionally visiting homes.