At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor attendance, support families, and liaise with the Senior Leadership Team.
- Company: The Beeches Community Primary School in Ipswich is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Offers a caring atmosphere, commitment to staff welfare, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Permanent position, 31 hours and 40 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team focused on improving children's attendance and well-being.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children and families, and knowledge of behaviour management required.
The predicted salary is between 27254 - 29540 £ per year.
The Beeches Community Primary School requires an experienced Attendance Lead and Alternate DSL to join our successful school. This is a great opportunity for you to work more closely with our team of dedicated staff, wonderful children and wider community.
You will:
- be passionate about removing barriers for learning
- work with families, individuals and groups of children, using regular attendance checks and contact with parents/carers and children to promote and improve levels of attendance
- collate information with regard to the attendance of students who may be experiencing attendance difficulties in order to inform school, Education Welfare and parents/carers
- provide educational support for pupils with social, communication, emotional and behavioural difficulties
- liaise with the Senior Leadership Team, updating them regularly with attendance data and support provided
- attend relevant meetings, including with the Educational Welfare Officer
- contact parents/carers and relevant agencies to support attendance plans
- commit to raising the achievement of all children
- be a good communicator with the ability to work effectively with other agencies and families
- be motivated, empathetic, patient and non-judgmental
- have knowledge and understanding of a holistic approach to behaviour management, including the importance of self-awareness and self-control whilst managing behaviour
- have experience with working with children, families and outside agencies
- be a member of the safeguarding team and an Alternate DSL
- support families with ‘early help’ and referrals to outside agencies
You will be expected to have experience and a professional approach to working with children and families. A good sense of humour and a commitment to life‑long learning are essential. The Beeches offers a caring, friendly and welcoming environment and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
Our aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy, maternity and paternity. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows. We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff, developing skills, training, further qualification and accreditation.
How to apply: To apply, please visit the My New Term Website. Closing date: 12 pm, 9 July 2026. Interview date: 13 July 2026.
ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references.
Attendance Lead in Ipswich employer: Suffolk County Council
The Beeches Community Primary School, located in Ipswich, prioritises inclusivity and safeguarding. They offer a supportive environment and are committed to the professional development of their staff. The school aims to represent diverse backgrounds and welcomes applications from all individuals.
