Attendance and Safeguarding Assistant

Pay Scale: Support Staff Scale, Grade E, Points 11 – 16. Salary: Actual salary for this post is £24,205 – 26,248 TTO per annum, currently £28,142 – £30,518 full-time equivalent . Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: 36 Hours per week Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026 at noon Interview Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a proactive, organised, and approachable individual to join our dedicated team, supporting the effective delivery of attendance, safeguarding, and pastoral administration across the school. This varied role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of attendance systems, safeguarding processes, and student support functions, while also assisting in wider administrative duties. Working closely with the Attendance & Safeguarding Lead, the post-holder will support key operational aspects of attendance and punctuality, maintain accurate records using school systems such as SIMS and CPOMS, and support safeguarding and pastoral processes in line with statutory requirements. The role also includes liaising with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies, as well as contributing to student welfare, behaviour processes, and general school administration. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced yet highly rewarding school environment, where every member of staff plays an important role in supporting student success and wellbeing. The position would suit someone who is highly organised, resilient, and able to manage confidential information with professionalism and care. The Trust The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022. You can find more information about the Trust at: https://www.tret.org.uk/ Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantages by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 1