Impactful Attendance Support Specialist — School Admin (Hounslow)

Marchant Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a welcoming school in Hounslow recruit an Assistant Attendance Officer. You will support attendance monitoring, follow up absences and help ensure pupils attend regularly. The role involves maintaining records, contacting parents, and assisting with attendance meetings.

The ideal candidate is organised, approachable and confident communicating with parents and staff. Prior school admin experience is essential; attendance experience is a plus, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Experience in attendance would be beneficial.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities and work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and follow up unexplained absences.
• Contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and update school systems.
• Support attendance meetings, reports and correspondence.
• Identify patterns of absence and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Work with pastoral staff to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication with parents

Organised

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a welcoming school in Hounslow recruit an Assistant Attendance Officer. You will support attendance monitoring, follow up absences and help ensure pupils attend regularly. The role involves maintaining records, contacting parents, and assisting with attendance meetings.

The ideal candidate is organised, approachable and confident communicating with parents and staff. Prior school admin experience is essential; attendance experience is a plus, with the ability to