- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Boswells School website
Attendance & Learning Support Facilitator
More than one location, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - (Maternity Cover - Up to 1 Year) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- £24,525 - £25,738
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of administrative work within a busy school environment.
- Is educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent.
- Has excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and database systems.
- Can build positive and professional relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
- Has a good understanding of SEND and the barriers some young people face in accessing education.
- Is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Remains calm, professional and solution focused in a busy environment.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Boswells School?
- Be part of a successful and supportive school community.
- Work within an experienced and collaborative inclusion and pastoral team.
- Make a genuine impact on student attendance, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Work in a school committed to safeguarding, inclusion and excellence for all.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Attendance & Learning Support Facilitator (Maternity Cover - Up to 1 Year)
Join the inclusive and high-performing team at Boswells School and help make a lasting difference to student attendance, wellbeing and achievement.
Salary: £24,525 - £25,738 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 3.30pm; Friday, 7.30am to 3.00pm
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover (up to 1 year)
Location: Boswells School, Chelmsford
Join a thriving and ambitious school community
Boswells School is a highly regarded and oversubscribed secondary school in Chelmsford, known for its strong academic outcomes, inclusive ethos and commitment to supporting every student to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, caring and ambitious environment where staff and students work collaboratively to achieve excellence.
We are seeking a dedicated, organised and compassionate Attendance & Learning Support Facilitator to join our team on a maternity cover basis for up to one year. This is a varied and rewarding role which combines attendance support, SEND administration and student welfare responsibilities, making a real difference to the educational experience and outcomes of our young people.
About the Role
Working closely with the Attendance Officer, SENCO, Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion), pastoral teams and external agencies, you will play a key role in supporting student attendance, safeguarding and SEND processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting attendance monitoring and follow-up processes.
Making daily contact with parents and carers regarding student absence.
Producing attendance reports, letters and documentation using Bromcom and Microsoft Office.
Assisting with safeguarding and attendance interventions, including home visits where required.
Maintaining SEND records, databases and documentation.
Organising and attending SEND review meetings.
Supporting annual reviews, EHCP processes and SEND administration.
Assisting with examination access arrangements in conjunction with the SENCO and Exams Officer.
Working collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to support student success.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of administrative work within a busy school environment.
Is educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent.
Has excellent organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Is confident using Microsoft Office and database systems.
Can build positive and professional relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
Has a good understanding of SEND and the barriers some young people face in accessing education.
Is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Remains calm, professional and solution focused in a busy environment.
Why Join Boswells School?
Be part of a successful and supportive school community.
Work within an experienced and collaborative inclusion and pastoral team.
Make a genuine impact on student attendance, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
Access ongoing professional development opportunities.
Work in a school committed to safeguarding, inclusion and excellence for all.
Safeguarding
Boswells School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: 9th October 2026
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- GTravers@CLPTrust.com
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a successful and established multi-academy trust based in Essex.
There are currently 11 schools in the CLP multi academy trust; Barnes Farm Primary School, Lakelands Primary School, Runwell Community Primary School, The Beaulieu Park School, The Boswells School, The Tyrrells Primary School, William de Ferrers School and Woodville Primary School.
We believe that, as a collective of schools, we are stronger together and that by working together we provide an outstanding education for every child in our family of schools.
School Details
The Boswells School
Arranging a visit to The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GTravers@CLPTrust.com.
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