Trauma-Informed Regional Attendance Mentor

Springwell Leeds Academy - East; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NWYSP is seeking a Regional Attendance Mentor to reconnect pupils experiencing Persistent Absence and Severe Absence through high-challenge, high-support, trauma-informed interventions. You will work across NWYSP academies, including Springwell Leeds, delivering neuro-inclusive strategies and safeguarding compliance.

You will build strong family partnerships, coordinate provision, monitor attendance data, and support staff with professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (including English and Maths).
• Proven experience with highly vulnerable, disengaged, or dysregulated children and young people (e.g., SEMH, PRU, or Special School contexts).
• Extensive experience supporting parents/carers in a non-judgemental manner.
• Deep understanding of emotional, sensory, and cognitive barriers to attendance; knowledge of DfE attendance frameworks and KCSIE.
• Exceptional interpersonal, de-escalation, and trauma-informed skills; resilience, solution-focused attitude, autonomy.
• Full, valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance; Enhanced DBS clearance with DBS Children's Barred List check.

Responsibilities

• Targeted Reconnection & Reintegration: engage pupils and families with bespoke reintegration plans.
• Relational & Neuro-Inclusive Practice: support regulation, manage cognitive load, address neurodiversity and mental health barriers.
• Parent & Family Partnership: build non-judgemental relationships through home visits, workshops, and multi-agency conferences.
• Commissioning & Pathway Oversight: identify off-site education activities and bespoke Provision while ensuring safeguarding checks.
• Safeguarding: uphold KCSIE and DfE guidance with rapid welfare checks.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: track attendance data and produce impact reports for leadership while complying with UK GDPR.
• Capacity Building: deliver briefings and professional development on neuro-inclusive attendance strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed practice

Autonomy & resilience

Mobility & driving

DBS clearance

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

NWYSP is seeking a Regional Attendance Mentor to reconnect pupils experiencing Persistent Absence and Severe Absence through high-challenge, high-support, trauma-informed interventions. You will work across NWYSP academies, including Springwell Leeds, delivering neuro-inclusive strategies and safeguarding compliance.

You will build strong family partnerships, coordinate provision, monitor attendance data, and support staff with professional development.