Emotionally School Non Attendance; EBSNA Coordinator

Emotionally Based School Non Attendance (EBSNA) Coordinator

Salary - £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade
6)

Hours - 37 hours/week

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work Style - Field: working in communities across the city with access to an office base

We have an exciting opportunity for an Emotionally Based School Non Attendance (EBSNA) Coordinator to join our values driven Educational Psychology Service, working as part of our SEND and Inclusion team.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people experiencing barriers to school attendance.

Since the EBSNA Coordinator role was introduced in Wolverhampton, there have been significant steps forward in the use of the EBSNA Pathway across education settings. This is a unique opportunity to take a lead role in continuing and developing this work through coordinating and further embedding Wolverhampton’s EBSNA Pathway, working closely with education settings, families and partner services.

We have a large, stable and supportive Educational Psychology team. We are committed to ongoing development and to applying psychology in thoughtful, practical ways to improve outcomes for children and young people. Our work has a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and early intervention. The EBSNA Coordinator will be based within the EP Service and will also work closely with the Inclusion and Attendance Service, who play an important role within the EBSNA Pathway.

We are looking for an EBSNA Coordinator to support us in:

• Coordinating Wolverhampton’s multi‑agency EBSNA pathway and supporting shared ownership across services,
• Working with schools and settings to develop practice, including trauma informed and strengths‑based approaches,
• Acting as lead professional for a small number of children and young people, supporting reintegration into education,
• Delivering training and contributing to workforce development across the partnership,
• Gathering feedback and using this to evaluate and develop the EBSNA pathway.

Our work is highly valued by the council, schools and partner agencies. This role offers a varied and meaningful range of work, with opportunities to shape and influence practice across the local area. You will work closely with Educational Psychologists and wider colleagues, with access to regular supervision and strong peer support.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, particularly those experiencing barriers to school attendance
• understands the psychological factors linked to EBSNA, including anxiety, trauma and neurodivergence
• is confident working with children, families, schools and multi‑agency partners and able to build strong relationships
• is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload
• has strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• is able to facilitate meetings and manage complex and sensitive discussions

We offer:

• a comprehensive induction and regular high‑quality supervision
• excellent peer support within a well‑established team
• opportunities for continued professional development and training
• the opportunity to shape and develop a key area of work across the Local Authority
• access to strong multi‑agency networks and partnerships
• excellent ICT support and flexible working arrangements

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The closing date is 5th July 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on 14th July 2026.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

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