Attendance Administrative Assistant
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £12,218.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 (SCP 3-5 ) working 20 hours per week Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days. FTE £26,427.00
Attendance Administrative Assistant job summary
Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an organised, accurate and professional Attendance Administrative Assistant to provide efficient, effective and confidential administrative support to the school attendance office.
Based at Maiden Erlegh School, you will support the attendance team with accurate record keeping, student data management, attendance correspondence and general administration. Your work will contribute to effective attendance processes, clear communication with students, parents and carers, and strong attendance practice that supports student wellbeing and access to learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, timely and confidential administrative support to the school attendance team.
- Produce and send standard attendance letters through the school’s e-communication system and by post.
- Input, manage and maintain student attendance data accurately.
- Maintain attendance-related records and filing systems to support monitoring, review and decision-making.
- Support the preparation and administration of attendance information.
- Provide administrative support that enables effective communication with students, parents, carers, colleagues and outside agencies.
- Take minutes at relevant meetings when required.
- Undertake photocopying and other administrative duties within the attendance office as directed.
- Handle attendance-related information with confidentiality, accuracy and sensitivity.
- Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders. MER JD Attendance Admin Assista… MER JD Attendance Admin Assista…
The Ideal Candidate
You will have an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent and a minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative role. Knowledge of Bromcom packages is desirable.
You will also be able to:
- Communicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing.
- Respond to queries professionally and accurately.
- Use tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and sensitivity when handling information.
- Organise and prioritise your workload, manage your time and meet deadlines.
- Work accurately despite frequent interruptions and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Take ownership of allocated work and use initiative when required.
- Work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Use Microsoft Office and Excel competently.
- Input, manage and maintain student data accurately.
- Demonstrate a reliable, proactive, flexible and adaptable approach.
- Show a commitment to ongoing learning, development and the wellbeing and safety of children.
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.
Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school can be found here
About Maiden Erlegh Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.
Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust
Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :
Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme
Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
Additional Information
If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
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
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 889 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is our high quality education. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.
We have a highly effective team of tenacious, optimistic and talented staff , supported by an experienced leadership team.
Professional development is a strength here, thanks to our Teaching School. We offer a flexible CPD programme which staff can tailor to their own needs which includes coaching and training for new entrants to the profession and to support career returners. We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including part-time working and job-sharing.
The school is a part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust which offers a range of career opportunities in our vibrant and successful schools. We have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff to middle and senior leadership posts and our can offer Specialist Leader of Education and school improvement opportunities to the right candidates
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