Want to make a real difference every day?
Do you believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed?
Are you someone who can build positive relationships with students and families, helping overcome barriers that prevent children from accessing education?
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely changes lives, this could be the opportunity for you.
De Aston School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Attendance Support Officer to join our highly regarded pastoral team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving attendance, supporting student wellbeing and ensuring young people achieve their full potential.
Why join De Aston School?
At De Aston, we are proud to be a successful, inclusive and supportive 11–18 school at the heart of our community. Our ethos of Believe. Strive. Achieve. underpins everything we do.
We are a school that genuinely cares about its staff. You'll join a welcoming team where wellbeing matters, professional development is encouraged and colleagues support one another to achieve the very best outcomes for students.
We offer:
- A genuinely rewarding role where you can impact young people's futures
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- A highly committed and successful pastoral team
- Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
- A positive work-life balance
- The opportunity to work in a school with an outstanding local reputation
About the role
As Attendance Support Officer, you'll work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance and engagement.
You'll play a vital role in identifying attendance concerns, supporting families, conducting home visits, analysing attendance data and helping ensure every student has the best possible chance to succeed.
This is a varied and rewarding position that combines administration, data analysis, family support and student advocacy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Education Welfare Officer with attendance monitoring and intervention.
- Liaising with parents and carers regarding attendance concerns.
- Conducting home visits and attendance-related meetings.
- Producing and analysing attendance reports and data.
- Working collaboratively with staff and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance.
- Supporting students to engage positively with school life.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can build positive relationships with students, families and professionals.
- Is organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities.
- Has good ICT and administrative skills.
- Is committed to improving outcomes for young people.
- Can work both independently and as part of a team.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle, as regular travel is required as part of the role.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- At least six months' relevant experience.
- Experience working with young people and families.
- Knowledge of school attendance processes and systems such as Bromcom.
Why this role matters
Good attendance transforms lives.
Every conversation, every intervention and every piece of support you provide can help a young person re-engage with education, improve their wellbeing and achieve their ambitions.
If you are passionate about helping children overcome challenges and want a career where you can see the difference you make every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Role details:
- Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thurs 8:15am–4:15pm and Fri 8:15am-3:45pm)
- Weeks: 39 weeks + 5.6 weeks paid holiday
- Salary: £24,080 to £ 26,528 (FTE: £28,153 to £31,015)
- Start: 1st September 2026
- Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd August 2026
- Shortlisting date: Monday 3rd August 2026
- Interview date: Monday 10th August 2026
Ready to make a difference?
Join a school where students are valued, staff are supported and every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a young person's future.
Apply today and become part of the De Aston team.
Please note that we can only accept application using our application form (www.deastonschool.co.uk/contact_us/vacancies/vacancies.html); CVs will be rejected.
Please contact Alice McNeill via [email protected] or 01673 840 828 for further details.
Please note that De Aston reserves the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing date.
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Pay: £14.59-£16.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
