Attendance Assistant

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School

Charles Street

Ince

Wigan

WN2 2AL

Salary: Grade 3, £21,907 per annum. £13.26 per hour

37 hours per week, term plus one week working 39 weeks per year

Temporary until 31^st August 2027

Required for 1^st September 2026

Attendance Assistant temporary 12-month contract

The Governors and Headteacher of Ince CE Primary and Nursey School are seeking to employ a temporary attendance assistant to join our Pastoral Team, who embodies the Christian vision and values of our school.

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School is a large two form entry primary school in the heart of Ince.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated, innovated professional who has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils, and have the energy and determination to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who:

• Strives to always embody Christian Values
• Is honest, transparent and trustworthy
• Loves children and the Ince community and wants to work hard to improve their lives
• Acts as a role model in all aspects of life
• Strives to have a spirit of excellence in all that they do

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor accurate pupil attendance and lateness records on a daily basis.
• Follow up on pupil absence and lateness by telephone or other means, on a daily basis with guidance from the Pastoral Manager, making appropriate referrals.
• To check the accuracy and correct coding on registers.
• Liaise with outside agencies, parents/carers, social services, other schools in relation to information on pupil attendance.
• Liaise with the local authority attendance officer.
• Raise the profile of attendance through consistent and clear communication via Class Dojo, newsletter, school website, celebration assemblies and award systems.
• Arrange and lead meetings with parents/carers and external agencies in the support of pupils and their families.
• Conduct home visits with another member of the Pastoral Team.
• Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the child protection policy and procedures.

We can offer:

• A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school
• An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
• Incredible children who are eager to learn

If you are an exceptional candidate who shares our vision and have the skills, experience and abilities to join our team then we would very much welcome your application.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures plus child barred list check.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks; childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 704129 E-mail: enquiries@admin.ince.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.ince.wigan.sch.uk/

Interview dates: This date will be confirmed in due course but will be week commencing 7th September 2026.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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