Attendance Support Worker

Maternity cover | Part-Time 20 hours a week | Required as soon as possible

Term time only +5 INSET days

Pay Range: C1, SCP 12-17 FTE £26,421 to £28,770

Actual Salary: £12,231 - £13,318

Co-op Academy Woodlands is a large primary school situated in East Leeds and forms part of the Co-op Academies Trust. Woodlands is an inspiring place to work and learn and as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, to secure excellence in all aspects of its work.  

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident, self-motivated person to the position of Attendance Support Worker. The post holder will support the operation of the Academy by undertaking a wide range duties within the Attendance Team.

The successful candidate will promote excellent attendance and punctuality, reduce levels of absence and work with children and families to promote high levels of attendance.  To support students in achieving their full potential and to promote a positive attendance and punctuality culture. To undertake first day contact and home visits on a daily basis. The role involves administration and accurate record keeping. 

The role is part time and ideally the hours will be 8.45am to 12.45pm, Monday to Friday. There is some flexibility in the hours for start and finish times for the right candidate which can be discussed at the interview. There is also the potential for the right candidate to join our Woodlands team on a permanent contract to add capacity to our pastoral team.

We are looking for someone who is kind and compassionate but has relentless determination to ensure that children are kept safe and attend school. Ideally you will have experience of working with children and families within a school environment. You must have a full driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle for visits, expenses are paid in line with policy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2023), joining a highly motivated and forward-thinking staff team and contributing to our next level of successful development.  

We are looking for colleagues who are: 

• Passionate about working with and supporting children and their families 
• Possessing energy and enthusiasm and committed to enable every child to be successful
• Open to challenge and be challenged and have the determination to make a difference
• Able to develop positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Committed to their own personal professional development. 
• Supportive of partnerships with parents, governors and the community 
• Naturally positive with the vision and energy to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas 

What we offer:

• An exciting opportunity to be fully involved in the shaping of our dynamic academy
• A supportive governing body
• An environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged
• A dedicated, skilled and talented leadership team
• Valuable support system from a strong and growing network of partner schools
• The opportunity to work under the ethics and values of our sponsor, the Co-operative Group
• Co-operative Academies Trust benefits package including cycle to work, Co-op Credit Union, season ticket & rental deposit loans and co-operative discount offers
• Professional development opportunities from colleagues and other schools within the Co-operative Academy Trust, who all share the same aim
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust
• Free access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured.

Applications should be completed through the TES Jobs portal

Visits to school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call the office to arrange for a visit or email Chris Harlow on  chris.harlow@coopacademies.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Co-op Academy Woodlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments are made subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and a medical declaration.

“Co-op Academies Trust, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf”.

Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024, 9am

Interviews:  Friday 10th May