Attendance Support Officer - WMF3130e


Company:	Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary:	£38,220 to £39,152 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lowther Street, LA9 4DQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join our Access to Education Service as an Attendance Support Officer working with schools, children, their families and other professionals to ensure all children and young people can access education provision.

As an Attendance Support Officer you will work with schools, children and families and other professionals to promote the importance of regular attendance at school. You will offer advice and guidance to support improved attendance.

You will work closely with identified schools to fulfil the Local Authority’s responsibilities in relation to school attendance as identified in DFE guidance which include holding termly support meetings with each school to identify priorities based on an analysis of data. You will also support intervention plans for individual pupils as required and apply the use of legal frameworks when necessary to promote improved attendance.

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