Attendance Administrative Assistant

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an organised, accurate and professional Attendance Administrative Assistant to provide efficient, effective and confidential administrative support to the school attendance office.

Based at Maiden Erlegh School, you will support the attendance team with accurate record keeping, student data management, attendance correspondence and general administration. Your work will contribute to effective attendance processes, clear communication with students, parents and carers, and strong attendance practice that supports student wellbeing and access to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and confidential administrative support to the school attendance team.
• Produce and send standard attendance letters through the school’s e-communication system and by post.
• Input, manage and maintain student attendance data accurately.
• Maintain attendance-related records and filing systems to support monitoring, review and decision-making.
• Support the preparation and administration of attendance information.
• Provide administrative support that enables effective communication with students, parents, carers, colleagues and outside agencies.
• Take minutes at relevant meetings when required.
• Undertake photocopying and other administrative duties within the attendance office as directed.
• Handle attendance-related information with confidentiality, accuracy and sensitivity.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders. MER JD Attendance Admin Assista… MER JD Attendance Admin Assista…

The Ideal Candidate

You will have an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent and a minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative role. Knowledge of Bromcom packages is desirable.

You will also be able to:

• Communicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing.
• Respond to queries professionally and accurately.
• Use tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and sensitivity when handling information.
• Organise and prioritise your workload, manage your time and meet deadlines.
• Work accurately despite frequent interruptions and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Take ownership of allocated work and use initiative when required.
• Work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Use Microsoft Office and Excel competently.
• Input, manage and maintain student data accurately.
• Demonstrate a reliable, proactive, flexible and adaptable approach.
• Show a commitment to ongoing learning, development and the wellbeing and safety of children.

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school can be found here

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :

Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references