Job Description:
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wrexham to assist with the appointment of an Attendance Support Officer, on a 3.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £14.32 - £18.72 per hour
Summary:
The Attendance Support Officer plays a key role in improving school attendance, attainment, and engagement for children and young people across the borough. Working closely with schools, families, and partner agencies, you will identify and address barriers to attendance through targeted interventions, home visits, mentoring, attendance audits, and multi-agency collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside schools, parents, carers, and the Education Social Work team to address pupil non-attendance.
- Conduct home visits to investigate absence, support pupils returning to education, and explain attendance legislation where appropriate.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and families, providing mentoring, coaching, and practical support to improve attendance.
- Develop and manage Attendance Improvement Plans (AIPs), monitoring progress and reporting outcomes.
- Complete attendance audits within schools, analysing attendance processes and recommending improvements.
- Collect, analyse, and maintain accurate attendance data to support school performance, self-evaluation, and legal proceedings where necessary.
Qualification:
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/Level 4 or above) or equivalent.
- Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline (such as Youth & Community Work, Health & Social Care) or significant equivalent experience working within education support, school management systems, or attendance services.
Essentials:
- Significant experience working within education, schools, or children's services.
- Experience supporting vulnerable or hard-to-reach children and young people.
- Knowledge of education legislation, safeguarding procedures, and attendance management.
- Ability to analyse attendance data and develop effective intervention plans.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Required Skills:
Performance Legislation Data Support Collaboration Mentoring LTD Coaching Education Business Communication Management
Attendance Support Officer in Wrexham employer: Brackenberry
Brackenberry is an excellent employer that values its team members and fosters a supportive work culture in the beautiful surroundings of Abergavenny. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities for skill enhancement while contributing to the maintenance of our cherished parks and open spaces. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
