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

Responsibilities:

• 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 it to evaluate and develop the EBSNA pathway

Qualifications:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, particularly those experiencing barriers to school attendance
• Understanding of the psychological factors linked to EBSNA, including anxiety, trauma and neurodivergence
• Confidence working with children, families, schools and multi‑agency partners, and ability to build strong relationships
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage complex and sensitive discussions

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and regular high‑quality supervision
• Excellent peer support within a well‑established team
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training
• 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

Closing date: 5th July 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.