Attendance Pastoral Assistant
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Tameside
Term Time
£23,147 - £24,427
Permanent
Expires 31/08/2025
About the Role
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Job Title: Attendance Pastoral Assistant
Salary Grade: Grade E SCP 11-16 36 Hrs
Actual Salary: £23,147 - £24,427
Working Pattern: Term Time + Inset Days
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking Attendance Pastoral Assistant to join our school who can inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.
We are looking for an excellent Attendance Pastoral Assistant to:
Contribute to improving the achievements and outcomes of pupils
Ensure the school meets its statutory requirements for attendance
Raise awareness to the whole school community about the importance of good attendance
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are held of pupils’ attendance
Input data into the school’s management information system ensuring that the correct attendance codes are used
Ensure all attendance registers are completed and that staff are issued with reminders if they have not completed a register
Analyse data, identify trends, and develop plans and strategies in line with your findings
Create reports based on your data analysis
Notify parents of sanctions penalties as and when required
Building positive relationships with families in order to promote good attendance
Provide pastoral support for families
Support identified children during lunch time
Tracking, target setting and mentoring / supervising students when required.
Liaising regularly with parents/carers.
To play an active role in the development and implementation of all safeguarding policies and supporting procedures.
To work with the relevant senior manager to identify students who are vulnerable or need specific support.
To efficiently liaise with other members of the pastoral teams within the Trust. Cascading relevant information to other school staff as required.
In return our Trust and its school offers you:
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
The opportunity to make a difference
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact recruitment@rosehill.epworthtrust.org.uk
All application forms should be returned by email recruitment@rosehill.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Short listing: 1st September 2025
Interviews: 8th September 2025
Application packs are downloadable or available by email from: recruitment@rosehill.epworthtrust.org.uk
The main base for the role will be Rosehill methodist Primary.
Please note, the employer for this role is Epworth Education Trust, not Tameside LA
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: https://rosehilltameside.ovw7.juniperwebsites.co.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=16type=pdf
We encourage applications from the right person regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race
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Tameside
Term Time
£23,147 - £24,427
Permanent
Expires 31/08/2025
About the Role
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Job Title: Attendance Pastoral Assistant
Salary Grade: Grade E SCP 11-16 36 Hrs
Actual Salary: £23,147 - £24,427
Working Pattern: Term Time + Inset Days
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking Attendance Pastoral Assistant to join our school who can inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.
We are looking for an excellent Attendance Pastoral Assistant to:
Contribute to improving the achievements and outcomes of pupils
Ensure the school meets its statutory requirements for attendance
Raise awareness to the whole school community about the importance of good attendance
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are held of pupils’ attendance
Input data into the school’s management information system ensuring that the correct attendance codes are used
Ensure all attendance registers are completed and that staff are issued with reminders if they have not completed a register
Analyse data, identify trends, and develop plans and strategies in line with your findings
Create reports based on your data analysis
Notify parents of sanctions penalties as and when required
Building positive relationships with families in order to promote good attendance
Provide pastoral support for families
Support identified children during lunch time
Tracking, target setting and mentoring / supervising students when required.
Liaising regularly with parents/carers.
To play an active role in the development and implementation of all safeguarding policies and supporting procedures.
To work with the relevant senior manager to identify students who are vulnerable or need specific support.
To efficiently liaise with other members of the pastoral teams within the Trust. Cascading relevant information to other school staff as required.
In return our Trust and its school offers you:
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
The opportunity to make a difference
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact recruitment@rosehill.epworthtrust.org.uk
All application forms should be returned by email recruitment@rosehill.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Short listing: 1st September 2025
Interviews: 8th September 2025
Application packs are downloadable or available by email from: recruitment@rosehill.epworthtrust.org.uk
The main base for the role will be Rosehill methodist Primary.
Please note, the employer for this role is Epworth Education Trust, not Tameside LA
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: https://rosehilltameside.ovw7.juniperwebsites.co.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=16type=pdf
We encourage applications from the right person regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race
Role Profile
Equality Form
Application Form
Privacy Notice
. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.
Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.