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Job description

What is the job role?

Sowe Valley Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and innovative Attendance and Pastoral Support Lead to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our more vulnerable children by helping to remove barriers to learning.

Your main duties will include:

• supporting individuals and groups of children to ensure their academic, social and emotional needs are met
• to engage with families and carers in order to bring out the best in the children
• to continue to monitor attendance and punctuality
• maintaining detailed individual and group records
• using a range of assessment tools to identify pupils' strengths and areas for development
• attend meetings and report to senior leaders
• supporting children at unstructured times of the day
• deliver a range of specific therapies and interventions in order to address pupils SEMH needs

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about children's learning, development and emotional growth
• is positive, committed and is able to use their own initiative
• embraces opportunities to work closely with parents, governors, outside agencies and the local community
• has good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• has a good range of IT skills and a good knowledge of Bromcom
• is an effective team player
• has energy, resilience and a good sense of humour
• has experience of working with children or young people and their families

We can offer you:

• a welcoming, friendly school community
• a committed supportive team of staff who want to make a difference by putting the wellbeing of children first.
• quality training opportunities
• delightful children who deserve the very best

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the office and speak to Miss Taylor Hine on 02476 456063 or [email protected]

Further details are available by contacting the school on the above telephone number or email.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification. Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school.

Closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at [email protected] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Sowe Valley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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