Education Welfare Officer - Boost Attendance & Student Wellbeing

E-ACT Bristol Academy South; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

Job summary

E‑ACT Bristol Academy South is seeking an enthusiastic Education Welfare Officer to champion attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing across a diverse school community. Working closely with families, staff and external agencies, you will monitor attendance, conduct welfare checks and coordinate interventions to remove barriers to education, helping every student achieve their full potential.

Join a supportive, values‑driven team committed to inclusion and high expectations, with access to

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Qualification in Education Welfare, Safeguarding, Youth Work, Social Care or a related field.
• Knowledge of attendance legislation, safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience working with children, young people and families, including supporting attendance and welfare initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to analyse attendance data and positively influence attendance outcomes

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track and analyse student attendance and punctuality, implementing early intervention strategies to improve outcomes.
• Conduct home visits, welfare checks and investigations into unexplained absences, ensuring appropriate follow-up action.
• Work closely with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to education and promote engagement.
• Coordinate targeted attendance support and reintegration plans for students at risk of persistent or severe absence.
• Prepare attendance-related documentation, reports and evidence for statutory processes, including penalty notices and legal proceedings

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Attendance legislation knowledge

Relationship-building

Education

Education Welfare qualification

Job description

E‑ACT Bristol Academy South is seeking an enthusiastic Education Welfare Officer to champion attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing across a diverse school community. Working closely with families, staff and external agencies, you will monitor attendance, conduct welfare checks and coordinate interventions to remove barriers to education, helping every student achieve their full potential.

Join a supportive, values‑driven team committed to inclusion and high expectations, with access to