Support Practitioner: Attendance Officer

Stretfordhigh; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Manchester is seeking a Support Practitioner: Attendance Officer to promote positive attendance and support students. The role involves delivering group work and individual sessions under the guidance of the Assistant Head Teacher. Ideal candidates are compassionate, well-organised, and skilled in engaging young people. A full driving license is required. This full-time position offers a salary range of £28,598 to £31,022 and requires availability Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm.

Qualifications

• Develop and deliver group work and 1:1 sessions with young people.
• Motivate and inspire students to learn.
• Provide effective pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive attitudes towards regular school attendance.
• Support students in alternative provision.
• Work under supervision of the Assistant Head Teacher.

Skills

Ability to develop and deliver group work and 1:1 sessions

Engaging and motivating young people

Compassionate and caring

Effective student-facing pastoral support

Understanding of student attendance data

Organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to tackle difficult conversations

Job description

Support Practitioner: Attendance Officer

Salary: Band 4 £28,598 to £31,022 FTE (actual salary £25,228 per annum)

Working Pattern: Term time plus 2 weeks

Contract type: Full time 5 days per week, 37.50 hours per week

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 28th Jan 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd Feb 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Support Practitioner: Attendance and Welfare to ensure that our school fulfils its statutory attendance, child protection and exclusion obligations.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Assistant Head Teacher of Behaviour and Attendance to promote positive attitudes towards regular school attendance; deliver group work and 1:1 sessions and support students in alternative provision.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have the ability to develop and deliver group work and 1:1 sessions with young people
• can demonstrate skills in engaging, motivating and inspiring young people to learn
• are compassionate and caring, resilient and determined
• have skills in effective student facing pastoral support
• have an understanding of student attendance, punctuality and behaviour data to develop strategies in response to student needs
• are organised and able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• can communicate effectively and build relationships
• are well versed tackling difficult conversations

Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 4.15 pm. Some flexibility with working times will be required. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

To Apply

The preferred method of application is completion of an online application form via TES.

Should you require an alternative format please contact [e-mail].

Further information, including ‘Why Work at SHS?’ can be found on the School’s website: https://stretfordhigh.com/about-us/job-vacancies/

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to [e-mail].

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.