Attendance & Student Support Administrator

Ellesmere Park High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School is seeking an organised Attendance Assistant to support daily attendance monitoring, first-day absence contact with parents and carers, and accurate record-keeping. You will work with the Attendance Officer and pastoral team to identify and address attendance concerns and support interventions that improve punctuality and attendance.

You will liaise with students, families and staff, attend meetings as required and may accompany staff on home visits.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident and professional communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and management information systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• Understands the importance of school attendance and punctuality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the attendance function.
• Monitor daily attendance and contact parents/carers on first day absence.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and support interventions to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Liaise with students, families and staff to identify and address attendance concerns.
• Attend attendance meetings and accompany authorised staff on home visits when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Prioritisation

Attendance awareness

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Ellesmere Park High School is seeking an organised Attendance Assistant to support daily attendance monitoring, first-day absence contact with parents and carers, and accurate record-keeping. You will work with the Attendance Officer and pastoral team to identify and address attendance concerns and support interventions that improve punctuality and attendance.

You will liaise with students, families and staff, attend meetings as required and may accompany staff on home visits.