Trauma-Informed Attendance & Engagement Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council’s Oakfield Short Stay School is seeking an attendance support worker to join the school with a focus on improving attendance and engagement for pupils in the secondary phase. The role is based at our Shepshed site among others and requires a trauma-informed, creative approach.

You will work in small groups, use excellent communication to engage pupils, and collaborate with families and external agencies to remove barriers to education.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to NVQ 3 level qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school.
• Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education.
• Experience of working with external agencies.
• Experience in administration.
• High standard of IT skills including software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Communication skills, reliability and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: To assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil and family based interventions.
• Support Reintegration: To run programmes for individuals or groups of parents to develop knowledge and confidence in child development.
• Collaborate with Agencies: To support and develop best practice through information and training packs for parents.
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and supported.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Trauma-informed approach

Education

NVQ 3 level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leicestershire County Council’s Oakfield Short Stay School is seeking an attendance support worker to join the school with a focus on improving attendance and engagement for pupils in the secondary phase. The role is based at our Shepshed site among others and requires a trauma-informed, creative approach.

You will work in small groups, use excellent communication to engage pupils, and collaborate with families and external agencies to remove barriers to education.