Attendance Officer

• Experience of working in an educational setting, family support, social care, attendance

or welfare role

• Experience of supporting children, young people and families to overcome barriers to

engagement and participation

• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including parents/carers

and external agencies

• Experience of interpreting and applying policies, procedures and statutory guidance

• Experience of using data to identify concerns and plan interventions

• Experience of maintaining accurate records and reports
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• Experience of leading attendance improvement initiatives

• Experience of managing attendance caseloads and implementing attendance interventions

• Experience of chairing meetings with parents/carers and external professionals

• Experience of line managing,supervising or coordinating the work of others

• Experience of multi-agency working, including Early Help, Social Care, Health or Local

Authority services

• Experience of supporting students experiencing EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)

• Experience of attendance enforcement processes and penalty notices

• Experience of developing systems and processes to improve compliance and effectiveness

• Understanding of the links between attendance, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes

• Knowledge of current attendance expectations, statutory guidance and safeguarding responsibilities

• Ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, families and staff

• Ability to challenge appropriately whilst maintaining professional relationships

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and use findings to inform actions and interventions.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Competent user of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

• Knowledge of attendance legislation and enforcement procedures

• Knowledge of approaches that support inclusive attendance and belonging

• Understanding of EBSA, SEND and other barriers to school attendance

• Knowledge of safeguarding referral pathways and multiagency processes

• Experience using Bromcom, Power BI, Class Charts or other school information systems.

• Awareness of the Ofsted framework, particularly attendance, behaviour, personal development and inclusion

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Passionate advocate for high attendance, inclusion and educational equity