Part-Time Sixth Form Attendance & Student Support

Northgate plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Hot meals on-site during term time

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Northgate High School in Ipswich is seeking a part‑time Sixth Form Attendance Assistant to support students and help maintain attendance records. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and effective communication with staff, students and parents, with DBS checks and training as part of the selection process.

The school offers employee benefits, cycle‑to‑work, access to facilities, free parking, and a Local Government Pension Scheme. Interviews scheduled for 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of interaction with students.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and keep knowledge up to date.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to take the initiative.
• The ability to input information accurately.
• Good office skills including Microsoft Office.
• Pleasant manner and enthusiastic.
• Self motivated.
• Tactful and diplomatic.
• Able to observe and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with students

Willingness to train

Effective communication

Good telephone manner

Teamwork and independence

Initiative

Accurate data input

Microsoft Office

Pleasant and enthusiastic

Self-motivation

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northgate High School in Ipswich is seeking a part‑time Sixth Form Attendance Assistant to support students and help maintain attendance records. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and effective communication with staff, students and parents, with DBS checks and training as part of the selection process.

The school offers employee benefits, cycle‑to‑work, access to facilities, free parking, and a Local Government Pension Scheme. Interviews scheduled for 22 October 2026.