This position is based at Meltham Moor Primary School, Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth. HD9 5LH.
Salary: Band F NJC point 16 – 19. Full time salary £30,518 - £32,061 Actual salary £24,304 - £25,533
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: Thursday 26th February at 9am
Interview: Week commencing 2 March 2026
Target Start Date: 13 April 2026 (notice depending)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Meltham Moor Primary School, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to thrive. As our Attendance, Welfare & Student Support Officer, you’ll build strong relationships, tackle barriers to learning and champion excellent attendance, all while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding to protect and empower our children. If you’re driven, compassionate and excited to be part of a vibrant, collaborative school community – supported by the Together Learning Trust – this could be the rewarding next step you’ve been looking for.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
· Champion great attendance by keeping in touch with families, spotting concerns early and helping pupils get the best start each day.
· Play an important safeguarding role as a DDSL, ensuring children feel safe, supported and listened to.
· Build warm, positive relationships with pupils and families, offering practical and emotional support to remove barriers to learning.
· Work closely with teachers, leaders and external agencies to create joined‑up, personalised support for vulnerable learners.
· Use clear information and data to track progress, celebrate improvements and guide next steps for pupil wellbeing.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
· Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
· A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
· Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
· Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
· Free Parking.
· Cycle to Work scheme.
· Additional holidays linked to service.
· Eye Care.
· Annual Flu Vaccines.
· Home & Technology Scheme.
· Rewards and discounts.
· GP Online and Prescription Service.
· Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
· Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Nicola Mason at n.mason@melthammoor.tlt.school
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions a chance to visit the school ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Nicola Mason via n.mason@melthammoor.tlt.school
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.