Salary: BandF, NJC Points 16-19 Full-time salary: £31,525 - £33,119 per annum. Actual Salary:£25,106 - £26,376 per annum. Contract: Permanent,term time only. Hours: 35hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm. Closing Date: Monday2nd November 2026 at 9am. Start Date: Assoon as your notice period allows.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receivesufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, pleasesubmit your application as early as possible.
Areyou passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children andfamilies? At Meltham Moor Primary School, you'll play a vital role in helpingpupils feel safe, supported and ready to thrive. As our Attendance, Welfare& Student Support Officer, you'll build strong relationships, tacklebarriers to learning and champion excellent attendance, all while upholding thehighest standards of safeguarding to protect and empower our children. If you're driven, compassionate and excited to be part of a vibrant, collaborativeschool community - supported by the Together Learning Trust - this could be therewarding next step you've been looking for.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- Champion great attendance by keeping in touch with families,spotting concerns early and helping pupils get the best start each day.
- Play an important safeguarding role as a DDSL, ensuring childrenfeel safe, supported and listened to.
- Build warm, positive relationships with pupils and families,offering practical and emotional support to remove barriers to learning.
- Work closely with teachers, leaders and external agencies tocreate joined-up, personalised support for vulnerablelearners.
- Use clear information and data to track progress, celebrateimprovements and guide next steps for pupil wellbeing.
Whatyou'll get in return?
You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
Inaddition to this you will benefit you will benefit from:
- Automaticenrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professionaldevelopment.
- Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of ourstudents.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Additional holidays linked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits and discounts.
Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in whichyou could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you.
A tour of the school will be available onWednesday 21st October 2026 at 2.30pm.
Read our Job Pack below, for more information.
SAFERRECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerableadults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supportsthis commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and2020). Guidanceon the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 -GOV.UK
Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you arebarred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online publicsearch in line with guidance from the Department for Education and KeepingChildren Safe in Education 2026.
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Contact Details:
Meltham Moor Primary School Recruitment Team
