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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Location:
Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
07.05.2025
Expiry Date:
21.06.2025
Job Description:
Fixed Term Grant Funded to 31/03/2026
Full time 37.00 hours per week/40 weeks per annum. Term time only.
We are seeking to employ an Attendance Support Officer who will be part of a talented and committed team aimed at improving school attendance by removing barriers to engagement with learning. The role involves supporting pupils to achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient, and compassionate individuals. Working as part of a wider team, you will provide support to Education Welfare Officers, schools across Neath Port Talbot, pupils, and parents/carers. This position is crucial in ensuring high attendance by proactively addressing early signs of disengagement.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, work to identify causes of absences, and provide early intervention support. You will ensure that the pupils' voices are always heard.
The responsibilities include:
1. Effective tracking of young people moving out of the county.
2. Supporting schools and Education Welfare Officers.
3. Undertaking register consultations.
4. Early identification of irregular attendance.
5. Implementing one-to-one, person-centred approaches to identify barriers to engagement.
6. Conducting joint house visits where applicable.
7. Providing advice and guidance on difficulties and barriers to engagement with learning.
8. Delivering targeted attendance support through our attendance ‘task force’ process.
9. Maintaining high standards of attendance for all pupils.
Requirements:
* Experience of partnership working and supporting children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes.
* Experience of working with schools and enhancing outcomes for children.
* Solid understanding and experience with management information systems such as SIMS, EMS, or Capita One.
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