Attendance Officer

Specialist Attendance Officer - Vulnerable Children
Location: Walsall
Rate of Pay:£20 Umbrella P/H
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (30-minute unpaid break)
Contract Duration: From 1st September 2025 to 28th November 2025
Term-Time Duration: Until July 2026, with potential for extension
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle essential

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and making a tangible difference in their educational journey? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Specialist Attendance Officer to join a dedicated School Attendance Support Service, working within a Prevention and Reintegration Team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with schools, families, and professionals to ensure children receive their full educational entitlement and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support schools in meeting statutory duties relating to attendance, exclusions, children missing education, and elective home education

• Champion the educational needs of vulnerable children and those disengaged from education

• Work directly with families and children to develop tailored intervention plans

• Manage a personal caseload with accurate, timely record keeping

• Conduct home visits and assess visit frequency based on individual need

• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings including Early Help and Child in Need

• Apply knowledge of SEND legislation and guidance in all aspects of work

Requirements

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families in education, health, or social care settings

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, attendance legislation, exclusions, CME, EBSA, and SEND

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships

• Ability to deliver flexible, responsive support based on individual needs

• Competent IT and written communication skills, with a high standard of record keeping

• Able to communicate confidently in accurate spoken English

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle