Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of an Attendance Mentor, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.39 - £22.45 per hour

Summary:

Walsall Council is seeking a motivated and organised Attendance Mentor to join its Virtual School Team. The successful candidate will support schools, pupils and families in improving school attendance and educational outcomes, promoting positive attendance, early intervention and access to education. This is a term-time-only, hybrid role involving office-based work in Walsall Town Centre and visits to schools.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor pupils and monitor and analyse school attendance data.
• Work collaboratively with schools, pupils, parents, families and professionals to address attendance concerns.
• Support the development, implementation and review of attendance improvement plans.
• Attend meetings and liaise with partner agencies and multi-agency professionals.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and attendance-related documentation.
• Promote positive school attendance and support early intervention strategies.

Qualification:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Essentials:

• Experience working within an educational setting.
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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