Multi-Site Attendance & Engagement Lead

James Brindley School; Park Central; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Differently Education Trust is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to promote excellent school attendance and address barriers to learning across Birmingham. The role requires travel between sites and pupils’ homes, with a roadworthy vehicle and valid business use insurance.

You will work with children, families and professionals, applying early help strategies and data-driven monitoring within the SEN framework. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience with partnership/multi-agency working and implementing behaviour strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to monitor progress using data.
• Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and relevant educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent school attendance and challenge non-attendance.
• Reduce the impact of educational disadvantage and enable access to education.
• Drive between sites and pupils' homes; operate a roadworthy vehicle and insurance.
• Use data to monitor progress and report findings to stakeholders.
• Apply early help strategies to prevent escalation and support families.

Skills

Communication skills

Data literacy

Multi-agency partnership

Behaviour management

Education

A*-C English & Maths

Level 3 qualification

SEN Code of Practice knowledge

Job description

Think Differently Education Trust is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to promote excellent school attendance and address barriers to learning across Birmingham. The role requires travel between sites and pupils’ homes, with a roadworthy vehicle and valid business use insurance.

You will work with children, families and professionals, applying early help strategies and data-driven monitoring within the SEN framework. DBS clearance is required.