Elementa Support Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Attendance Officer/Administrator to support an independent primary SEND school in Fishponds, Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a positive impact within a supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve pupil attendance across the school, supporting the school's aims to promote consistent engagement in education.
• Collaborate with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies to address attendance concerns early and implement supportive interventions.
• Track attendance data, identify trends, and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements relating to school attendance.
• Support safeguarding processes by promoting pupil wellbeing and engagement through a proactive, whole-school approach.
• Assist the Schools Operations Officer with administrative duties related to attendance management and general school operations.

The successful candidate will bring experience in school attendance or school administration. You will possess excellent organisational skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to develop positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. A good understanding of safeguarding and statutory attendance procedures will be essential.

All applications will be managed by Elementa. Successful applications will have a full-prescreen, interview, insight session and visit to one of our Alternative Provision sites. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of employment trial period.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

Contract & Recruitment Information

Elementa is the recruiting partner. Applicants shortlisted after pre-screening will be required to complete the Elementa registration process. This includes full vetting and background checks and an application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly Pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE Contract unless otherwise requested, candidates are paid via PAYE, offering full employment protections.
• Training & Support access to free or discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Dedicated welfare support from a candidate manager.
• Fair Pay Policy candidates are paid to scale, with any variations agreed in writing in advance.
• Additional Support Services access to partner services including tax, accountancy, and legal support.