Student Integration and School Attendance Officer

About the job

Key information

Fixed term Contract to cover Maternity Leave

Grade 12: £28,598 – £32,061 pro rata (£12,408 – £13,911 actual) – 18.5 hours

Grade 13: £25,989 – £28,142 pro rata (£11,128- £12,049 actual) – 18.5 hours

Total of 37 hours working Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 4.00 and Fridays 8.00-3.30

Term Time + insets

Required as soon as possible

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint an empathetic and resilient individual to manage a caseload of students who are currently not attending or engaging with school due to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). You will provide vital educational and pastoral support to students and their families, with the ultimate aim of facilitating a successful re-integration into school life. Experience supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), mental health challenges, or EBSA is preferred. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits is required. In the role as Attendance Officer, you will work closely with the Assistant Principal and Attendance Manager to ensure excellent whole school attendance and reduce gaps within the attendance of key sub-groups.

What is in it for me?

You will join a team of staff committed to improving the life chances of all young people in their care. You must have excellent ICT and organisational skills, and be confident in working with students and staff alike. It is essential that you are able to develop positive relationships and effective working practices to be able to support young people and their families. You must be pro-active and flexible. A commitment to improving the outcomes of all students is essential, and experience of working with those who have additional needs desirable.

Robert Blake School is a thriving non-selective school of just over 1000 students. The school is built on strong relationships. In September, we will join the United Learning Trust whose vision is ‘The best in Everyone’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of ‘Self-Discipline |Motivation |Aspiration |Respect |Togetherness’ lies at the heart of all we do. The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine.

DBS check

Robert Blake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check, online vetting checks in line with KCSIE guidelines, and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Supporting documents and information

Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 1 September 2026

Date for interview: Week beginning 7 September 2026

Please apply by submitting a formal letter of application alongside a completed school application form to Mrs D Downton. You can send this by post or via email to: HR@robertblake.org.uk. Application forms are available from the school reception or online on our website or below

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