Student Wellbeing & Attendance Coordinator

Shorefields; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Maltings is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join our Student Services team. You will provide pastoral care, first aid support, and help maintain safeguarding records to ensure every student feels safe and valued.

Based at Lift Maltings in Witham, you will work with students, families and staff to promote wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour, while coordinating support across the school to create a welcoming and well-organised environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent.
• Background motivating students and promoting high expectations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep accurate records.
• Ability to respond calmly to medical or welfare situations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Non-judgemental, caring approach with a passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students, including those in 'at risk' groups, and help create plans to support wellbeing and integration.
• Offer first aid and support safe storage and administration of medication in line with school procedures.
• Communicate pastoral, behaviour and attendance concerns with families and colleagues, coordinating support as needed.
• Support the school's behaviour and attendance policies and help monitor patterns to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records on the MIS to support safeguarding and welfare.
• Be a welcoming, approachable point of contact in Student Services for students, parents, carers and visitors.

Skills

Pastoral support

First aid

Record keeping

Empathy

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

Lift Maltings is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join our Student Services team. You will provide pastoral care, first aid support, and help maintain safeguarding records to ensure every student feels safe and valued.

Based at Lift Maltings in Witham, you will work with students, families and staff to promote wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour, while coordinating support across the school to create a welcoming and well-organised environment.