School Attendance Liaison Practitioner

Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting schools, families, children, and young people? We are seeking a School Attendance Liaison Practitioner to join the Team Around the School and Setting, part of the innovative Education Division of Children’s Services.

The successful applicant will support schools in improving attendance. Working alongside experienced staff, you will develop and deliver bespoke support packages. Your primary focus will be to work directly with schools, settings, children, and families to enhance attendance and outcomes for children and young people with additional needs. The role involves acting as a point of contact for parents to increase parental confidence, reduce anxiety, and promote successful inclusion in mainstream settings. It also involves ensuring effective communication between home and school, developing partnerships with outside agencies, and building positive relationships with families to address barriers to learning.

Education

We are looking for a skilled practitioner with a genuine interest in this area, experienced in working within educational settings to support attendance and engagement. You will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with children, families, and staff, and handle difficult situations.
• Ability to carry out person-centred, outcomes-based planning and demonstrate specific strategies confidently when working with individuals, groups, or cohorts.
• Experience working in a multi-agency context with competing priorities, and knowledge of the LA’s responsibilities around supporting children with SEND.
• Organisational skills to manage workload effectively and use initiative appropriately.
• Experience of direct work with children, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds, including those who have not previously accessed services.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button and upload your CV and Supporting Statement. Ensure your Supporting Statement addresses all criteria in the person specification, drawing on relevant experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will be held in person on Friday 26 September 2025 at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne.

Benefits

We offer opportunities for career growth and a range of benefits, including:

• Regular line management supervision and peer support.
• Flexi-time working options.
• Hybrid working arrangements with some home working.
• Regular CPD opportunities.

More information about benefits can be found on our benefits page.

About

If you have questions or wish to discuss the role informally, please email Vidyulatha Narayan at Vidyulatha.Narayan@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Working within the Education Division offers the chance to support the people of East Sussex in living fulfilling lives. In this role, you will contribute to that mission daily.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or equivalent. For details, visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Evidence of an overseas police check is required if applicable.

Your salary will be pro-rata if the position is part-time or term-time only. If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please indicate this in your application. For more info, visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you require reasonable adjustments due to disability, contact the hiring manager.

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