Emotional Non-Attendance; EBNA SEND Support Practitioner

Role Summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate Support Practitioner with experience in Emotional Based Non‑Attendance to work within our SEND team, commencing September 2026.

• Provide support to pupils where attending school presents a challenge.
• Work closely with the Attendance Officer as well as the wider pastoral and safeguarding team.
• Contribute to the general ethos of pastoral care at LRGS.

This role is 30 hours per week, term time only. Core hours will be between 8.30am – 3.30pm. The salary for this role is based on Support staff grade 6 (currently £28,142–£32,062

FTE). Actual salary based on hours and a term‑time contract is £19,293 – £22,584per annum.

Experience in Emotional Based Non‑Attendance is essential.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. All employees must understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. The role holder’s safeguarding responsibilities are set out in the job description. References may be taken prior to interview, and DBS and other vetting checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The act and accompanying guidance provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Section 7(1)(a) states that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For any queries, please contact Kate Roberts, HR Manager, at