Attendance, Welfare and Pupil Support Officer

At Meltham Moor Primary School, we are looking for an experienced, compassionate and proactive Attendance, Welfare & Student Support Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a highly rewarding role at the heart of school life, where you will make a real difference to children's attendance, wellbeing and overall success. Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to learning, support vulnerable children and promote positive outcomes for every child. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will play a key role in maintaining our strong safeguarding culture, ensuring children feel safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. Supported by the trust central team, you will take decisive action to safeguard pupils, coordinate support for vulnerable children and help ensure their welfare remains at the heart of everything we do. If you are a caring professional who thrives on building positive relationships and is passionate about improving life chances for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. You'll join a welcoming and collaborative school community, with the support and opportunities that come from being part of the Together Learning Trust - This could be the rewarding next step you've been looking for. What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Champion excellent attendance by working proactively with families, identifying concerns early and helping pupils establish positive attendance habits.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting effective safeguarding practice and ensuring children feel safe, supported and listened to.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families, providing practical and emotional support to overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, school leaders and external agencies to coordinate personalised support for vulnerable pupils and families.
• Maintain accurate records and use attendance and welfare data to track progress, celebrate success and inform effective interventions.
What you'll get in return? You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!