School Attendance Assistant Location: Dudley Hours: Monday to Friday 30-37.5 hours Start Date: Immediate Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for an experienced Attendance Assistant to join a school in Dudley. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, organised professional looking to take the next step in their career within the education sector. We are seeking a reliable and punctual individual with strong administrative skills who can support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy school office and attendance team Job role includes: Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, parents and pupils. Greet visitors in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls, emails, and messages Handle pupil arrivals and departures, including late arrivals and early collections. Support in maintaining student and staff records Carry out general office duties such as filing, photocopying, printing, and data entry Attendance Support: Supporting the attendance officer - monitoring daily student attendance, tracking punctuality, and acting as the first point of contact for unexplained absences. Compliance & Safeguarding: Support school safeguarding processes, policies, and compliance requirements Data Administration: Efficient use of Arbor MIS, correctly recording student and staff absences Parental Liaison: Communicating with parents/carers regarding absences and educating them on the importance of punctuality and attendance. Administration Duties: Answering telephone calls, managing emails, filing paperwork, and general office administration What we're looking for: Previous experience working in a school office within the attendance team Proven experience with Arbor MIS Strong IT and organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Enhanced DBS certificate (issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service) Why work for us? Weekly payments Holiday pay accrual Contributory pension scheme Temp to perm opportunities Access to the Blue Arrow app - to view shifts, confirm you hours and submit timesheet, view assignment details and more If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - please click APPLY now Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.