Family Support and Attendance Officer

Heathcote Primary School, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 7AP

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,518.00 Annually (FTE)

Family Support and Attendance Officer job summary

This is a pivotal role within our Inclusion Team, supporting children and families to overcome barriers to attendance, wellbeing and learning. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher, SENDCo and safeguarding team, you will lead Early Help work, provide family support, contribute as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and coordinate attendance interventions that help every child thrive.

At Heathcote Primary School, we are proud to be a friendly, ambitious and inclusive school at the heart of our community. Since opening in 2017, we have grown into a vibrant and successful school where relationships matter, children are known as individuals and everyone is encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning. Our core value of Respect underpins all that we do, and we believe strongly in working in partnership with families to achieve the very best outcomes for children.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children, families and external agencies.

Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Can lead and coordinate Early Help support and Team Around the Family meetings.

Is passionate about improving attendance and removing barriers to learning.

Can build positive, professional and supportive relationships with parents and carers.

Is organised, resilient and able to manage a varied caseload.

Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for all children.

In return we offer:

A welcoming and supportive staff team.

Wonderful children who are eager to learn and succeed.

Strong leadership and professional support.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A thriving school community where relationships and wellbeing are valued.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Should you require any other details or would like to request an informal discussion or visit then please contact: Miss Evie O’keeffe admin2056@welearn365.com 01926 290330.

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 28th October 2026

Interviews will take place on week beginning: Monday 2nd November 2026

Safeguarding Children

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Trust and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Line Manager. The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members.

English Duty

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

“Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it”

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.

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.

About Heathcote Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 428 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heathcote Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathcote-primary-school

Heathcote Primary School is a free school which opened in September 2017. We are part of Community Academies Trust. The school is part of a new community which is growing rapidly. We cater for children who predominantly live in the estates surrounding the school and Leamington Spa. The school is 2-form entry and is set in wonderful grounds which are developing. We have a forest school area, sports field, amphitheater and surrounding land which is ripe for development. We are particularly focussed on developing a curriculum which is embedded in outdoor learning.

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