Attendance Support Assistant (Willingdon Community School)

Hours of work: 13 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time and term-time only (working for40weeks per year plus6.2weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service)
As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Monday 1 June 2026 12 noon.

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

Willingdon Community School
Broad Road
Lower Willingdon
BN20 9QX
Phone:
Email:
Website: Willingdon Community School.

How to apply:
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form from the school website: or e-mail: .

We advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Interview details will be sent to shortlisted candidates only.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

About the role:Attendance Support Assistant

• Single Status Gradeper annum (pro rata)
• Permanent/13 hours per week/2 days per week/40 weeks per year (paid for 46.2 weeks per year)
• Actual pro rata salary range is 7840* - 7964* per annum (*pay award pending)
• Start date September 2026

Working with the Attendance Manager the Attendance Support Assistant will support monitor and improve and maintain the student attendance data within Arbor throughout the school to meet statutory regulations and procedures. Supporting the Attendance Policy through the administration of registration processes following up and investigating absences and working closely alongside Attendance Manager and Pastoral staff in respect of attendance matters.

Our Vision Statement:

We are a united vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do. Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike. We value opportunities aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow. We are respectful compassionate and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys. We look after ourselves and each other and show empathy respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way. We encourage tolerance resilience and reflection which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson. We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.

This makes us Willingdon.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us at Willingdon Community School. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A clear purpose. We are here to develop personal excellence and help staff and students be the very best versions of themselves.

• Lots of opportunities to observe others and feedback. We dont grade lessons and feedback is developmental.

• Regular opportunities for staff voice directly to the Headteacher.

• On appointment a full induction day is arranged to ensure you are supported with the transition to your new role.

• 50% off Benenden Health Care scheme.

• Opportunity to join Bupa Dental Plan which provides varying contributions to NHS and private dental services.

• Regular Mindfulness sessions to enhance your work-life balance.

• We offer Mental Health First Aid to all staff which is a two day qualification.

• An Employee Assistance Programme via the County Council this service is provided by PAM Wellness they offer advice information emotional support and counselling.

• Annual Flu Vaccination is provided in the autumn term and paid for by the school.

• Access to the ESCC My Staff Shop which gives access to a wide range of tax efficient benefits and discounts from national and local businesses.

• The Love 2 shop membership card (linked to My Staff Shop) is a reloadable gift card which can be spent at a number of major retailers.

• Bike Scheme this is a salary sacrifice scheme that produces a saving of up to 32% compared to buying a bike upfront.

• A free coffee machine is ready for you during break and lunch time.

• Invitations to whole school social events such as our Christmas party which is subsidised as a thank you to staff and other gatherings to celebrate success.

• Local business discounts for Willingdon Community School staff.

• And more!

We believe that happy staff make happy children and therefore do our utmost to support our staff.

Willingdon Community School is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and will require satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.