Job Title: Attendance Assistant - Secondary School
Location: L35, Merseyside
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only (7:30am - 3:30pm)
Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual looking for a rewarding role in education? Tradewind is currently recruiting an Attendance Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in the L35 area, starting immediately.
About the Role:
Tradewind are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in L35 for a full-time Attendance Assistant to support the school in monitoring and improving student attendance. Working closely with the Attendance Officer and pastoral team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that every student is supported to achieve excellent attendance and punctuality.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality records using school systems (e.g. SIMS)
Making first-day absence calls to parents and carers
Updating attendance registers and maintaining accurate student records
Producing attendance reports for senior staff and external agencies
Supporting attendance meetings with parents and pastoral staff
Liaising with students, parents, and external agencies to promote good attendance
Assisting with wider administrative duties as required within the school office
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in an administrative or attendance role (school experience desirable)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
Confident IT user (Microsoft Office; SIMS experience an advantage)
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Work Through Tradewind?
Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
Liverpool and Merseyside's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
Access to CPD and accredited training through The National College
Ongoing support from a dedicated team of education consultants
Access to roles across the Liverpool City Region and surrounding areas
How to Apply:
To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV to as soon as possible.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references