Welfare and Attendance Administrator

Confidential; Enfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting a Welfare & Attendance Officer for a primary school in Enfield, North London, on a full-time basis. Immediate start, 8:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri. You will manage pupil attendance, welfare records, and safeguarding with strong administrative skills.

The role requires UK school experience, a First Aid qualification, and Paediatric First Aid training, along with the ability to communicate with parents and staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous UK school experience - essential
• First Aid qualification
• Paediatric First Aid training - essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong administration and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage daily pupil attendance records
• Monitor attendance and punctuality
• Follow up unexplained absences with parents
• Communicate with parents and carers regarding attendance
• Support attendance improvement procedures
• Record pupil welfare information accurately
• Respond to pupils who are unwell or require first aid
• Provide support for minor injuries and illnesses
• Liaise with teachers, senior leaders and families
• Maintain confidential pupil records
• Support safeguarding and welfare procedures

Skills

First Aid

Paediatric First Aid

Attention to detail

Administration

Calm demeanor

Parent communication

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Independence

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

As the Welfare & Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for a range of attendance, welfare and administrative duties, including:

• 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.

You will also need

• 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.

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%