Attendance Intervention & Family Support Officer

SAMpeople; Manchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member discount

Discounted line rental and broadband

Discounted gym membership

Co-op Credit Union

Co-op Funeralcare benefit

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Co-op Academies Trust is seeking an Attendance Improvement Officer to drive targeted interventions for students at risk of absence. You will analyse attendance data, engage families through regular contact and home visits, and coordinate action plans to reintegrate students after absences.

You will work with safeguarding, SEND and pastoral teams to remove barriers and monitor impact. The role emphasises proactive support, professional relationships with families, and a focus on improving school

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent essential

Responsibilities

• Improve attendance for students at risk of persistent or severe absence.
• Use attendance data, patterns and contextual information to identify concerns and intervene.
• Build strong, professional relationships with students and families; work with Heads of Year, Behaviour, SEND and Safeguarding colleagues to coordinate support.
• Act as a bridge between the academy, families and external agencies to support multi‑agency working.
• Focus on reducing persistent and severe absence and increasing regular attendance.

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent essential

Job description

Co-op Academies Trust is seeking an Attendance Improvement Officer to drive targeted interventions for students at risk of absence. You will analyse attendance data, engage families through regular contact and home visits, and coordinate action plans to reintegrate students after absences.

You will work with safeguarding, SEND and pastoral teams to remove barriers and monitor impact. The role emphasises proactive support, professional relationships with families, and a focus on improving school