Attendance Officer

Job title:

Attendance Officer

Company

Prospero Teaching

Job description

Attendance Officer – SEMH School | Tooting, Southwest LondonProspero Teaching is recruiting an Attendance Officer to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Tooting, Southwest London. This is a full-time, long-term role supporting pupil attendance and engagement across the school. Job Details

• Role: Attendance Officer
• Start Date: September 2025 (Immediate start/trials available)
• Contract Type: Long-term with the potential to become permanent
• Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Tooting, Southwest London
• Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Parking: On-site parking available

About the SchoolThis specialist SEMH school supports boys aged 5-19 with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school provides a therapeutic, supportive, and structured environment, tailored to help pupils re-engage with learning. Responsibilities

• Monitor and track student attendance data daily
• Follow up on absences through calls, emails, and home visits where necessary
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to improve attendance
• Maintain accurate records and produce regular attendance reports
• Support safeguarding procedures in relation to student absence

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in school administration, attendance, or pastoral roles
• Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
• Calm, confident, and empathetic approach – especially in challenging situations
• Experience working in SEN, SEMH, PRU, or alternative education settings is highly desirable

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult Workforce)
• Two recent and relevant references

If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils and improving school attendance, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist SEMH setting.Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Expected salary

£100 – 110 per day

Location

Wandsworth, South West London

Job date

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:48:48 GMT

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