Attendance Mentor

3 months contract with a Local Authority Pay Rate: £22.95 per hour umbrella Term Time Only Hybrid working – Office based within Walsall Town Centre and School visits. Working hours: 37 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm with 30 mins unpaid break Monday – Thursday. 8.30am-4.00pm with 30 mins unpaid break Friday. Duration: Temporary basis, until 31st March 2027 with potential to extend Full UK Driving Licence with access to own car and Business Insurance is essential.

Job Purpose To provide targeted attendance mentoring and support to children and young people, working in partnership with schools, families, and external agencies to improve school attendance, promote educational engagement, and help pupils achieve positive outcomes. The postholder will monitor attendance, identify barriers to regular school attendance, and coordinate early intervention strategies to support sustained improvement.

Key Duties/Accountabilities Monitor, track, and analyse pupil attendance data to identify trends, concerns, and areas requiring intervention. Provide one-to-one and group mentoring support to children and young people experiencing attendance difficulties. Work closely with schools, parents/carers, and pupils to identify barriers to attendance and develop effective solutions.

Support the development, implementation, and review of attendance improvement plans. Conduct school visits, meetings, and engagement activities with pupils and families to encourage positive attendance behaviours. Liaise with educational professionals, social care teams, and partner agencies to coordinate support and interventions.

Essential Experience Required Experience working within an educational setting. Experience supporting children, young people, and families. Experience maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information. Experience working collaboratively with a range of professionals and stakeholders. Essential Qualifications Required GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C/Level 4 or above (or equivalent).

Full UK Driving Licence. Access to own vehicle with appropriate business insurance. Additional information to note Working hours: 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement with a combination of office-based work in Walsall Town Centre and school visits. Temporary assignment until 31st March 2027, with potential for extension.

Enhanced DBS and satisfactory compliance checks required. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken Frequent travel across the local area to attend schools, meetings, and family appointments.

We work on Bi weekly payment schedule. The role closes soon, apply ASAP.