Attendance Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Attendance Support Officer to enhance student attendance at a mainstream secondary school. This role involves collaborating with staff and parents to address attendance challenges and implementing strategies to foster punctuality. You will provide guidance and support to students, ensuring they achieve their academic potential. If you are passionate about education and making a positive impact on students' lives, this temporary position with the potential for permanence offers a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent position

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training related to education.
• Experience in attendance support and mentoring is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize school systems for attendance support and intervention.
• Communicate with parents regarding attendance issues.
• Collaborate with staff to improve student attendance.

Skills

Attendance Management

Communication Skills

Intervention Strategies

Mentoring

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education

Job description

Attendance Support Officer, London Borough of Hillingdon

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

398f1cd3e03c

Job Views:

12

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is based at a mainstream secondary school in Hillingdon. The working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 3:45 pm.

Objective: To contribute to enhancing academic success by fostering improved school attendance and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilize school systems for attendance support, intervention, safeguarding, and well-being, providing information, advice, and guidance to promote consistent and punctual attendance for all students.
2. Address instances of poor punctuality by contacting parents or arranging meetings with parents/carers for persistent offenders.
3. Assist the Attendance Officer in accurately completing attendance registers and resolving discrepancies.
4. Collaborate with the Deputy Headteacher to mentor a designated group of students, reporting on their progress and contributing to their personal growth related to attendance.
5. Support Heads of Year (HoYs) in addressing attendance challenges and developing strategies to improve attendance, including conducting pupil mentoring meetings.
6. Communicate with parents/carers and external agencies regarding attendance issues, including conducting home visits as directed.
7. Share responsibility for raising attendance awareness among staff, students, and parents, and contribute to initiatives such as rewards, certificates, and house points.
8. Maintain accurate records of consultations and prepare reports as needed.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Pay rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and undertakes safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance. All candidates must undertake or have an enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Full assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.