Attendance Support Officer - WMF

Job reference REQ Date posted 28/08/2026 Final date to receive applications 20/09/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £38,220 - £39,152 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location:

Kendal
Contract Type:
Permanent

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  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.

The successful candidates will have experience of working with children and families and be able to manage complex situations. They will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a positive, flexible approach.

• competitive pension scheme
• enhanced annual leave allowance
• other various perks and discounts schemes

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: 20/09/2026