At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage attendance records and support student welfare in a dynamic SEMH school.
- Company: Specialist SEMH secondary school in Havant with a focus on student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, term-time only hours, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing student safety and success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in administration, preferably in a school setting.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
A specialist SEMH secondary school in Havant is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Admin Assistant with strong experience in attendance administration. You will work closely with the Administrative Officer, senior leaders and teaching staff to maintain high-quality attendance and Alternative Provision records, supporting the welfare and safety of students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Attendance Administration
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records
- Update absence information on the school MIS (Arbor training provided)
- Produce daily attendance reports, including late arrivals and early departures
- Liaise with staff to resolve missing or incorrect register marks
- Alternative Provision Administration
- Maintain records for students attending external AP placements
- Collate attendance information from external providers
- Ensure all documentation for off-site education is complete, accurate and compliant
- Operational & General Administration
- Prepare student-related correspondence
- Book student transport and taxis, checking confirmations and invoices
- Maintain operational logs such as incident records and evacuation roll calls
- Support medication administration in line with school procedures
- File and maintain accurate documentation for students and staff
We're Looking For Someone who:
- Is organised, reliable and confident working with detailed information
- Has strong attention to detail, especially when maintaining records
- Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, students and families
- Remains calm and methodical in a fast-paced SEMH setting
- Is confident using IT systems and willing to learn Arbor
- Understands confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection
- Works well as part of a team and supports colleagues when needed
Experience in a school or administrative environment is highly desirable, particularly within attendance or pastoral support.
Contract Details
- Location: Havant
- Position: Admin Assistant (Attendance)
- Setting: SEMH Secondary School
- Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + 1 week
- Contract: Full-time, temp-to-perm
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: From £14.96p/h
Eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Ability to provide professional references to cover the last 24 months
If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Admin Assistant (Attendance) - SEMH Secondary School in Havant employer: Prospero Teaching
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