Sixth Form Attendance Assistant

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

Sixth Form Attendance Assistant

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Part-time

Location: Ipswich, IP4 3DL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of interaction with students


• A 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

What the school offers its staff

Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

Further details about the role

Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.