Full Time – Term Time + 1 Week
Attendance & Administration Assistant – SEMH School
📍 Havant, Hampshire
💷 Grade C Salary
Full Time – Term Time + 1 Week A specialist SEMH school in Havant is looking to appoint a highly organised Administration Assistant with a strong focus on student attendance.
This role sits at the centre of the school’s daily operations, ensuring that attendance data is accurate, up to date and effectively monitored. In a setting where structure and consistency are vital for students, strong administrative support plays a key role in helping pupils stay engaged with their education.
The successful candidate will join a small, professional admin team working in a calm and organised office environment supporting staff, families and external services.
The Role
The position is heavily focused on attendance administration, alongside supporting wider student records and administrative systems across the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining accurate student attendance records and updating absence information on the school system
* Producing daily reports such as late arrival and early departure lists
* Liaising with teaching staff to resolve missing or incorrect register marks
* Supporting attendance monitoring and follow-up processes
* Maintaining behaviour and incident records
* Preparing student correspondence, including suspension documentation
* Maintaining records for students accessing Alternative Provision
* Recording attendance data from external providers
* Booking student transport and taxis where required
* Maintaining operational records such as incident logs and evacuation registers
* Supporting medication administration in line with school procedures
* Ensuring all documentation relating to students and staff is accurately filed and maintained
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from someone who:
* Is highly organised and detail-focused, particularly when managing attendance data
* Can communicate clearly and professionally with staff, families and external services
* Works well within a team environment but can also manage tasks independently
* Is confident using IT systems and databases (experience with Arbor would be beneficial but not essential)
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
* Can maintain a calm and professional approach in a busy school setting
Experience in school administration or attendance management would be advantageous but not essential.
What’s on Offer
* A supportive and well-structured admin team
* A varied role where your work directly supports student wellbeing and engagement
* A calm and collaborative working environment
* Opportunities for training and development
* The chance to be part of a school that makes a genuine difference to young people
Safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant employment checks.
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