Student Attendance & Family Support Advocate

Clevedon School; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clevedon School is seeking a dedicated professional to support students and families in overcoming barriers to attendance and engagement. You will use empathy and a proactive approach to build trust with pupils, parents and carers, and work with colleagues and external agencies to coordinate support.

Experience in attendance, safeguarding or pastoral work is preferred, with strong skills in information analysis, record-keeping and planning coordinated support for those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in attendance, safeguarding, family support or pastoral work.
• Ability to analyse information and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate and implement support plans with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Support students and families to overcome barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies.
• Monitor and coordinate all relevant support plans and actions.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Proactive approach

Relationship-building

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Clevedon School is seeking a dedicated professional to support students and families in overcoming barriers to attendance and engagement. You will use empathy and a proactive approach to build trust with pupils, parents and carers, and work with colleagues and external agencies to coordinate support.

Experience in attendance, safeguarding or pastoral work is preferred, with strong skills in information analysis, record-keeping and planning coordinated support for those in need.