At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools and families to boost student attendance and engagement.
- Company: Join a community-focused team making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and the chance to impact young lives.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in helping students thrive and overcome challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 17.85 - 17.85 £ per hour.
Location: Walsall Hybrid / Remote with school and home visits
Pay: Up to £17.85 per hour PAYE, depending on experience
Hours: 30 hours per week across 4 days
Contract: Temporary Term Time Only
Start Date: 7 September 2026
Car: Essential applicants must have access to their own vehicle with business insurance
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer to support schools, children and families to improve school attendance and reduce persistent absence. This is a varied, community-based role involving close partnership working with schools, pupils, parents and carers. You will help identify the reasons behind poor attendance and develop practical, supportive strategies to enable children and young people to engage fully with their education. The role offers remote working, alongside regular visits to schools and family homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with schools and families to improve pupil attendance.
- Manage a varied caseload of children and young people experiencing attendance difficulties.
- Carry out school and home visits.
- Meet with parents and carers to identify barriers to regular attendance.
- Support pupils at risk of becoming persistently absent.
- Develop appropriate strategies and interventions to improve attendance.
- Work independently within the relevant statutory framework using a restorative approach.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and partner agencies.
- Maintain accurate case records and use data to support decision-making.
- Prepare clear reports and manage cases effectively.
- Contribute to the wider development of the attendance support service.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience working within an educational setting.
- Experience supporting school attendance.
- Experience working with children, young people and families.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Excellent organisational and report-writing skills.
- Confidence managing a busy and varied caseload independently.
- Good IT skills.
Attendance Officer Term Time in Walsall employer: Lynx Employment Services
As an Attendance Officer in Walsall, you will join a supportive and community-focused organisation dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children and families. With a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility between remote work and school visits, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. The role offers meaningful engagement with the community, providing you with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while enjoying a competitive pay rate and a supportive team environment.
