Pastoral, Attendance and Family Support Officer in Taunton

# Pastoral, Attendance and Family Support OfficerEmployer: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle SchoolLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Hourly Rate: £14.14 - 14.83Posted: 14th October 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st December 2026Job ID: 1579675Job Reference: 3131-DMS-PAFSO* Share :* Print**Pastoral, Attendance and Family Support Officer****Location:** Danesfield Middle School**Start Date:** 1 December 2026, depending on safer recruitment checks**Hours:** 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days**Salary:** Grade 4 scale point range 7 - 10**Full time equivalent:** £27,274 - £28,608, Hourly Rate: £14.14 - 14.83**Actual annual salary -** £23,749 - £24,911**Closing Date:** Friday 30 October 2026**Interviews:** Week beginning 2 November 2026At Danesfield Middle School, we know that children thrive when they feel safe, supported and connected. Strong relationships with families are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face.We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and highly organised Pastoral, Attendance and Family Support Officer to join our dedicated safeguarding and inclusion team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of children and families through early intervention, positive relationships and effective multi-agency working.Working closely with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies, you will play a vital role in improving attendance, supporting wellbeing, coordinating family support and contributing to the school's safeguarding provision. You will be a trusted professional who can build strong relationships, challenge sensitively where needed and help remove barriers that prevent children from flourishing.We are looking for someone who:has experience of working with children, young people and families;is passionate about improving attendance and supporting vulnerable pupils;can build positive, professional relationships with parents, carers and external agencies;has excellent organisational, communication and record-keeping skills;is emotionally resilient, compassionate and solution-focused;shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every child feels they belong.In return, we offer:the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day;a supportive and welcoming team that values collaboration and professional growth;excellent training and development in safeguarding, attendance, family support and trauma-informed practice;the chance to be part of an ambitious school where inclusion, relationships and high expectations underpin everything we do.If you believe that strong partnerships with families can transform children's lives and are committed to helping every pupil attend, engage and achieve, we would love to hear from you.We welcome visits to our school – please contact us and ask for Kellie Willis to arrange a time.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureOFSTED REPORTTrust Annual Report 2025Pastoral, Attendance and Family Support Officer### Safeguarding Statement:*We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.**We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.* #J-18808-Ljbffr