Regional Attendance Mentor (Trauma-Informed & Neuro-Inclusive)

Springwell Leeds Academy - North; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North and West Yorkshire Special Partnership (NWYSP) is seeking a Regional Attendance Mentor to lead high-challenge, high-support interventions for pupils with Persistent or Severe Absence and those not in full-time education. The role focuses on neuro-inclusive, relational approaches to re-engage learners across NWYSP academies, including Springwell Leeds and Harrogate.

You will collaborate with schools and families, deliver targeted reintegration plans, and ensure safeguarding and data

Qualifications

• GCSEs: five passes including English and Maths.
• Experience with highly vulnerable, disengaged or dysregulated children/youth (SEMH/PRU/Special School).
• Experience supporting parents/carers in a non-judgemental manner.
• Knowledge of DfE attendance frameworks and KCSIE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted reconnection and reintegration for pupils to re-enter substantive education.
• Provide relational and neuro-inclusive support to regulate and engage pupils.
• Engage with families/parents via visits, workshops, and multi-agency meetings.
• Identify off-site education options and bespoke Alternative Provision with safeguarding checks.
• Uphold safeguarding duties and conduct rapid welfare checks as required.
• Track attendance data and produce impact reports for senior leadership while complying with UK GDPR.
• Deliver briefings and professional development on neuro-inclusive attendance strategies.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Data analysis

Driving licence

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

North and West Yorkshire Special Partnership (NWYSP) is seeking a Regional Attendance Mentor to lead high-challenge, high-support interventions for pupils with Persistent or Severe Absence and those not in full-time education. The role focuses on neuro-inclusive, relational approaches to re-engage learners across NWYSP academies, including Springwell Leeds and Harrogate.

You will collaborate with schools and families, deliver targeted reintegration plans, and ensure safeguarding and data