Graduate Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Step Into Teaching Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Portsmouth is seeking a proactive Graduate Teaching Assistant – Attendance Officer. In this full-time role, you will monitor and improve student attendance, actively engage with families, and contribute to a positive school culture. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a bachelor's degree. This position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in education or administration is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track student attendance records accurately.
• Contact parents/guardians regarding absences and follow up.
• Work with staff and external agencies to support students.
• Maintain attendance records and produce reports.
• Support interventions to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Experience working with young people

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Attendance Officer

Location

Portsmouth

Salary

£480–£510 per week (term time only)

Contract

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date

Immediate / Rolling start dates available

Program

Step Into Teaching – The Graduate Experience Program

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to join our school team. You will play a key role in monitoring, improving, and maintaining student attendance, supporting both students and families, and contributing to a positive school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track student attendance records accurately.
• Contact parents/guardians regarding absences and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Work with staff and external agencies to support students with attendance issues.
• Maintain attendance records and produce reports for senior staff.
• Support interventions to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare procedures when required.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in education or administration is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience working with young people (in schools, youth settings, camps, or mentoring) is desirable but not essential.

We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in students’ lives.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role via

Interested?

Apply now to secure your place on the Step Into Teaching program and take the first step towards your teaching career. If you have any questions then please email [e-mail]

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Education

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location

In person