Attendance, Welfare and Pupil Support Officer - Meltham Moor Primary School

Kirklees Council; Meltham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council on behalf of Meltham Moor Primary School is seeking an Attendance, Welfare & Student Support Officer. You will build strong relationships with pupils and families, champion attendance, and uphold safeguarding standards to help children thrive.

You will work closely with teachers and external partners to provide personalised support for vulnerable learners, track progress with data, and contribute to a welcoming, safe school community under the Together Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• Champion great attendance by liaising with families and spotting concerns early.
• Provide safeguarding support as a DDSL and ensure pupil wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships to offer practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Champion great attendance by keeping in touch with families and spotting concerns early.
• Play a safeguarding role as a DDSL to keep children safe and supported.
• Develop warm relationships to remove barriers to learning with practical and emotional support.
• Collaborate with teachers, leaders and external agencies to provide joined-up support for vulnerable learners.
• Use data to track progress and plan next steps for pupil wellbeing.

Job description

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Meltham Moor Primary School

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive Sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Meltham Moor Primary School, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to thrive. As our Attendance, Welfare & Student Support Officer, you’ll build strong relationships, tackle barriers to learning and champion excellent attendance, all while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding to protect and empower our children. If you’re driven, compassionate and excited to be part of a vibrant, collaborative school community – supported by the Together Learning Trust – this could be the rewarding next step you’ve been looking for.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Champion great attendance by keeping in touch with families, spotting concerns early and helping pupils get the best start each day.
• Play an important safeguarding role as a DDSL, ensuring children feel safe, supported and listened to.
• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils and families, offering practical and emotional support to remove barriers to learning.
• Work closely with teachers, leaders and external agencies to create joined‑up, personalised support for vulnerable learners.
• Use clear information and data to track progress, celebrate improvements and guide next steps for pupil wellbeing.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

A tour of the school will be available on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 2.30pm.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.