About this role
- Experience of working in an educational setting, family support, social care, attendance
or welfare role
- Experience of supporting children, young people and families to overcome barriers to
engagement and participation
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including parents/carers
and external agencies
- Experience of interpreting and applying policies, procedures and statutory guidance
- Experience of using data to identify concerns and plan interventions
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and reports
- Experience of leading attendance improvement initiatives
- Experience of managing attendance caseloads and implementing attendance interventions
- Experience of chairing meetings with parents/carers and external professionals
- Experience of line managing,supervising or coordinating the work of others
- Experience of multi-agency working, including Early Help, Social Care, Health or Local
Authority services
- Experience of supporting students experiencing EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
- Experience of attendance enforcement processes and penalty notices
- Experience of developing systems and processes to improve compliance and effectiveness
- Understanding of the links between attendance, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes
- Knowledge of current attendance expectations, statutory guidance and safeguarding responsibilities
- Ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, families and staff
- Ability to challenge appropriately whilst maintaining professional relationships
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret data and use findings to inform actions and interventions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Competent user of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Knowledge of attendance legislation and enforcement procedures
- Knowledge of approaches that support inclusive attendance and belonging
- Understanding of EBSA, SEND and other barriers to school attendance
- Knowledge of safeguarding referral pathways and multiagency processes
- Experience using Bromcom, Power BI, Class Charts or other school information systems.
- Awareness of the Ofsted framework, particularly attendance, behaviour, personal development and inclusion
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Passionate advocate for high attendance, inclusion and educational equity