At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student attendance and engage with families to boost school participation.
- Company: Join a community-focused college dedicated to transforming lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant college community with a commitment to inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and strengthen your community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting students.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Enable the Trust to realise its mission to ‘Transform lives, strengthen communities and make the world a better place by supporting the College to increase student attendance and reduce the number of persistent absentees.
Responsibilities
- Record and monitor student attendance.
- Implement the school absence processes with students and parents/carers.
- Communicate with students and parents by phone or home visits.
- Liaise with and work constructively with other members of the Inclusion Service to ensure a joined‑up approach to supporting students.
- Refer to external bodies/agencies as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of attendance strategies in line with the ECC Attendance Policy.
- Deliver an accurate, consistent and timely attendance service.
- Play a full part in the life of the college community, support its values and encourage students, staff and colleagues to do the same.
- Key Duties
- Support colleagues to familiarise themselves with their role.
- Establish the best course of action using a range of recognised procedures.
- Identify the need, assess the situation and initiate action, providing comprehensive guidance, advice and support.
- Undertake work carried out within clearly defined rules and make decisions from a range of established options.
- Make decisions which have limited or short‑term effects on immediate colleagues, students or members of the community.
- Work may be subject to interruption but the program of tasks will not be subject to significant change.
- Good standard of practical knowledge/practical skills embedded in the professional area.
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Attendance Assistant in Exmouth employer: Exmouth Community College
As an Attendance Assistant at our Trust, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities. We offer a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth, with opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills. Located in a vibrant community, our college fosters a sense of belonging and encourages staff to actively participate in the life of the college, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
