THE DETAILS:
  • Subject: Support
  • Hours: Full time
  • Contract: Fixed Term
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 02 October, 2023 12:00 AM

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Attendance Support Officer - Gelliswick CiW VC Primary School

Pembrokeshire County Council
Job Description

This is a fixed term position until 31.03.2024 for 30 hours per week.

Grade 5 - £22,369 for 30 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £15,937.64 pro rata.

The governing body of Gelliswick School is seeking to secure an Attendance Support Officer to our vibrant school. Gelliswick is an inclusive school with the health and confidence of children and families at the heart of all our work. We are committed to supporting families to support the needs of the pupils at our schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner. You will work with us at a time of exciting development at Gelliswick, as we bring to life our vision of a diverse and inclusive learning community that values everyone, provides hope, and contributes together to make every child's future better than they thought possible.

The successful candidate will meet the person specification in the job description, have excellent empathy and be passionate and knowledgeable about supporting children and families with good attendance at school.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information and requirements.

Closing Date: Monday 2 nd October 2023
Interview Date: Tuesday 10 th October 2023

Start Date: Monday 6 th November, or earlier if possible, or as close to this date as possible if after 6 th November.

If you have any further needs or require any further support in the recruitment process please get in touch by emailing head.gelliswick@pembroekeshire.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Support & Additional Info
  • Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
  • Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2022. The 2023 pay award is pending.
  • Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.