Attendance Officer

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

To work as a member of the school attendance team to provide appropriate support primarily in relation to school/college attendance management. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has trauma-informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils.,

• Teach and Inspire: To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil and family based interventions, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• Support Reintegration: To run programmes for individuals or groups of parents to help develop their knowledge, confidence and capacity in the understanding of child development
• Collaborate with Agencies: To support and develop best practice through a range of methods, including the development and maintenance of information and training packs for parents
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.
• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .
• Equivalent to NVQ 3 level qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education.
• Experience of working with external agencies
• Experience in administration
• High standard of IT skills including software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Communication skills, Reliability, Ability to maintain confidentiality

In addition, we also expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a .

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we’re committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.