Attendance Officer Term Time

Location: Walsall Hybrid / Remote with school and home visits Pay: Up to £17.85 per hour PAYE, depending on experience Hours: 30 hours per week across 4 days Contract: Temporary Term Time Only Start Date: 7 September 2026 Car: Essential applicants must have access to their own vehicle with business insurance DBS: Enhanced DBS required

## The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer to support schools, children and families to improve school attendance and reduce persistent absence.
This is a varied, community-based role involving close partnership working with schools, pupils, parents and carers. You will help identify the reasons behind poor attendance and develop practical, supportive strategies to enable children and young people to engage fully with their education.
The role offers remote working, alongside regular visits to schools and family homes.

## Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with schools and families to improve pupil attendance.
• Manage a varied caseload of children and young people experiencing attendance difficulties.
• Carry out school and home visits.
• Meet with parents and carers to identify barriers to regular attendance.
• Support pupils at ris...