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Attendance Officer
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your professional life? Are you looking for a flexible working pattern (including remote working) in a friendly team? Do you want a role that enables you to spend time with your family during the school holidays?
We are Children's Support Service, our core purpose is recognising every young person as an individual and re-engaging them with education.
We specialise in bespoke education and support packages in the following areas:
Students who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion (Key Stage 1- Key Stage 4).
Students with an EHCP (Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 only).
Students with medical requirements via our expert medical education teams operating across South and West Essex.
Your Role: As our Service Attendance Officer, you'll play a vital role in promoting regular attendance and punctuality among students. You'll work closely with students, families, staff, and a range of stakeholders to track attendance, follow up on absences, and be part of our fantastic, friendly team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality records
- Contacting parents/carers regarding unexplained absences
- Liaising with staff and external agencies to support students
- Producing reports and maintaining accurate attendance data
- Supporting school initiatives to improve overall attendance rates
What We're Looking For:
A future colleague who:
- Will connect with our ethos and values.
- Has a passion for engaging our young people with education.
- Is confident and will have courageous conversations with a range of stakeholders.
- Can listen first and talk second: strong communication skills are essential.
- Prides themselves on meticulous organisation and record keeping.
- Is IT literate and willing to learn about school information systems if they have not worked in a school environment before.
You might have experience of working in a mainstream primary or secondary school but this is not essential as full training will be provided. What's important to us is the desire to make a difference.
Part-time, job-share applications are also welcome.
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.
Visits to the centre are encouraged. Please contact 01268 552482 or email HR.Team@css-essex.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.