Attendance & Student Services Assistant in Weston-super-Mare

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit an Attendance & Student Services Assistant to work at our Worle Community School – An Academy site in Weston-super-Mare, a five minute drive from the M5 junction, 2.9 miles from the beach, and with strong public transport links. This is a non-teaching role focussed on supporting students, staff and families on improving student attendance across the academy.

At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be:

• Prepared
• Respectful
• Optimistic
• Understanding
• Determined

WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.

For support staff at WCSA, we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships, cross site working, and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.

If you’re determined, optimistic, and ready to support our community, we would love to hear from you!

What you will do to be successful here:

• Working within the general direction of the Attendance Officer/Student Services Manager, undertake a specific range of administrative duties which support the school in an effective and positive manner.
• Provide comprehensive student services support throughout the day, alongside a variety of administrative tasks for attendance.

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience of working in a school or a similar environment.
• Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Patient, flexible and adaptable, meticulous and conscientious.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes:

• The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Closing Date: 19th February 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 26th February 2026

Proposed Start Date: 20th April 2026