Job title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Attendance)
Location: Mangotsfield School
Salary: PATH 7, £33,673 FTE, £16,438 prorated
Working hours: 21 per week
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
Working weeks: term time only + INSET
About the Role
As the Attendance HLTA, you will work closely with the Attendance Team, Pastoral Leaders and Heads of Year to coordinate, plan and deliver targeted interventions that improve student attendance and engagement across the school. This is primarily an out-of-class role focused on running targeted small group and 1:1 support sessions to help students overcome barriers to attending school regularly and re‑engage with their learning. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Work in close partnership with parents, carers, and external support agencies, providing regular updates on student progress and attendance improvement.
- Plan and deliver individual and small‑group intervention sessions aimed at removing barriers to school attendance, boosting confidence and supporting emotional wellbeing.
- Use school attendance and behaviour data to identify target students, track attendance trends and monitor the overall impact of attendance support programmes.
- Maintain accurate attendance logs and databases, contribute to attendance action plans and reviews and assist with attendance‑related administration and routine audits.
- Work in close partnership with parents, carers, and external support agencies, providing regular updates on student progress and attendance improvement.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised and compassionate professional who is dedicated to helping young people improve their attendance and overcome barriers to learning.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting, with a strong understanding of attendance barriers and student engagement.
- A good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to confidently engage secondary students, work collaboratively with parents/carers and liaise with external support services.
- The ability to plan effective attendance interventions and use attendance data to measure and demonstrate student progress.
- Desirable: Recent training in attendance support strategies, family engagement, or evidence‑based emotional wellbeing interventions, alongside experience with attendance tracking systems.
About us
Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenges, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.
Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi‑rural surroundings on the north‑eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16‑19 opportunities for all students.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
- Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
- Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work‑life balance
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.
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HLTA Attendance employer: Mangotsfield School
Mangotsfield School in Bristol is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The school's commitment to high expectations and personal aspirations creates a rewarding atmosphere where educators can thrive and contribute to the community.
