Assistant Education Welfare Officer


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 4 £23,296 to £26,479
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV1 5LY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

You will be employed by the trust which consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy.We are looking to appoint an Assistant Education Welfare Officer to join our team.

Job overview

To work as part of the Attendance Team to support the academy’s attendance strategy. The postholder will undertake a range of duties, including home visits, absence follow up, mentoring, administrative tasks and record keeping, to support improved attendance for students in Years 7 to 11.The Assistant Education Welfare Officer will work under the direction of the Attendance Lead and Education Welfare Officer, supporting students, families and staff to address barriers to attendance and ensure that attendance concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately.

Job requirements

Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently and professionally with parents, carers, students, staff and external agenciesThe ability to build positive relationships with students and familiesGood organisational skills and the ability to manage records accurately

Good IT skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets, email and school based systemsThe ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to build good working relationships with a range of colleaguesExperience of working in a school or education settingKnowledge of attendance processes, safeguarding procedures or pastoral systems

Why join us?

As an Assistant Education Welfare Officer within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.HoursMonday to Thursday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm and Friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pmInterview date - Monday 5th October 2026

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