Student Wellbeing & Attendance Coordinator

Lift Schools; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Kingsley is seeking a compassionate pastoral assistant to create a caring environment where every student can thrive. You’ll work with students, families and staff to support wellbeing, improve attendance and promote positive behaviour.

You will monitor at-risk students, assist with care plans, and communicate with parents to build trusted relationships that support young people’s development.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (grade 4 or equivalent).
• Ability to engage with students who may find it difficult to express themselves or manage emotions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
• Effective behaviour management strategies with high expectations for every student.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing demands on time.
• Non-judgemental approach and desire to support all young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students, helping them integrate into daily school life and overcome personal challenges.
• Monitor and support students in at-risk groups, including SEND, EHCP, or child protection plans, and work with colleagues and families.
• Work with teachers to promote high standards of behaviour using the school policy and monitoring plans.
• Support attendance monitoring and collaborate with the attendance officer to improve attendance and reduce truancy.
• Manage pastoral data on the school's information systems, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Communicate regularly with parents about behaviour, attendance and pastoral matters.

Skills

Pastoral support

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Student engagement

Data handling

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Lift Kingsley is seeking a compassionate pastoral assistant to create a caring environment where every student can thrive. You’ll work with students, families and staff to support wellbeing, improve attendance and promote positive behaviour.

You will monitor at-risk students, assist with care plans, and communicate with parents to build trusted relationships that support young people’s development.