Attendance Support Officer
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,035 to £37,938 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | Penrith, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westmorland and Furness council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WMF2088e |
Summary
About this opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join our Access to Education Service as an Attendance Support Officer working with schools, children, their families and other professionals to ensure all children and young people can access education provision.
As an Attendance Support Officer you will work with schools, children and families and other professionals to promote the importance of regular attendance at school. You will offer advice and guidance to support improved attendance.
You will work closely with identified schools to fulfil the Local Authority’s responsibilities in relation to school attendance as identified in DFE guidance which include holding termly support meetings with each school to identify priorities based on an analysis of data. You will also support intervention plans for individual pupils as required and apply the use of legal frameworks when necessary to promote improved attendance.
Who we are looking for…
The successful candidates will have experience of working with children and families and be able to manage complex situations. They will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a positive, flexible approach.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join our Access to Education Service as an Attendance Support Officer working with schools, children, their families and other professionals to ensure all children and young people can access education provision.
As an Attendance Support Officer you will work with schools, children and families and other professionals to promote the importance of regular attendance at school. You will offer advice and guidance to support improved attendance.
You will work closely with identified schools to fulfil the Local Authority’s responsibilities in relation to school attendance as identified in DFE guidance which include holding termly support meetings with each school to identify priorities based on an analysis of data. You will also support intervention plans for individual pupils as required and apply the use of legal frameworks when necessary to promote improved attendance.
Who we are looking for…
The successful candidates will have experience of working with children and families and be able to manage complex situations. They will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a positive, flexible approach.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.