Welfare and Attendance Administrator

REESON Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting for a Welfare & Attendance Officer to join a primary school in Enfield, North London, on a full-time basis.

The role focuses on managing pupil attendance, welfare, safeguarding and liaising with parents, teachers and families. The successful candidate will have UK school experience, a First Aid qualification and be able to work calmly in a busy school environment.

Working hours are 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous UK school experience is essential.
• Experience in a primary school office, welfare or attendance environment preferred.
• First Aid qualification is required.
• Paediatric First Aid training is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily pupil attendance records.
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality.
• Following up unexplained absences and communicating with parents.
• Supporting safeguarding and welfare procedures.
• Maintaining confidential pupil records.
• Liaising with teachers, senior leaders and families.
• Providing first aid for pupils as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Administration

Organisational skills

Calm and approachable

Communication with parents and staff

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Independent work and prioritisation

Education

First Aid qualification

Paediatric First Aid training

Job description

Welfare & Attendance Officer - Enfield

Welfare & Attendance Officer | School Administrator | Enfield | Immediate Start | 8:30am-4:00pm

Are you an experienced school administrator with a strong understanding of pupil welfare and attendance?

Reeson Education is recruiting for a Welfare & Attendance Officer to join a primary school in Enfield, North London, on a full-time basis.

The school is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, is confident working within a busy school environment and understands the importance of attendance, welfare and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing daily pupil attendance records
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality
• Following up unexplained absences
• Communicating with parents and carers regarding attendance
• Supporting the school's attendance improvement procedures
• Recording pupil welfare information accurately
• Responding to pupils who are unwell or require first aid
• Providing appropriate support for minor injuries and illnesses
• Liaising with teachers, senior leaders and families
• Maintaining confidential pupil records
• Supporting the school's safeguarding and welfare procedures

About You

The successful candidate must have previous school experience and ideally have worked within a primary school office, welfare or attendance environment.

• Previous UK school experience - essential
• First Aid qualification
• Paediatric First Aid training - essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• A calm and approachable manner
• Confidence communicating with parents and staff
• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• The ability to work independently and prioritise effectively

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30am - 4:00pm

Immediate start

Location

Enfield, North London

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Welfare & Attendance Officer / School Administrator who is ready to join a primary school and make an immediate contribution to its attendance and pupil welfare provision.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07