Title: Attendance and Behaviour Support Worker
Salary: Grade 5 (NJC scale points 8 – 12) - £24,038.43 - 25,628.20
Contract: Permanent, 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
Start date: April 2026

Washington Academy, proud to be part of Consilium Academies, is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Attendance & Behaviour Support Officer to join our pastoral team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every single day.

At Washington Academy, our aim is clear: to provide all students with a dynamic, engaging education within a respectful, inclusive environment. As our school continues to grow, we remain committed to celebrating the uniqueness of every child, fostering aspiration, and ensuring every student leaves us equipped for the next stage of their journey.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people, building strong relationships, and helping students overcome barriers to attendance, engagement, and wellbeing—we would love to hear from you.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to Excellence, Equality, and Integrity. With eight schools across the North, we invest in our staff and students, championing personal growth, aspirational outcomes, and inclusive practice.

Joining us means you will be part of a supportive Trust that prioritises professional development—our Centre for Professional Learning offers tailored, high-quality CPD delivered by experienced educational specialists.

The Role

As an Attendance & Behaviour Support Officer, you will play a key role in:

• Improving student attendance and punctuality
• Supporting positive behaviour and pastoral care
• Working closely with students, families, and external agencies
• Contributing to safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion
• Supporting the Head of Year and wider pastoral team on a daily basis

This is a hands‑on role—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships with young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Students

• Be the first point of contact for parents/carers and support the Head of Year with pastoral needs.
• Work with Attendance, Behaviour, Inclusion, and Safeguarding leads to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Intervene with inappropriate behaviour, support removal procedures, and contribute to internal isolation provision.
• Monitor equipment, uniform and punctuality, supporting interventions where needed.
• Conduct home visits, liaise with families, and support attendance action plans.
• Drive the school minibus daily to collect vulnerable students (full training provided).
• Support implementation of Trust attendance strategies, including Persistent Absence.
• Attend weekly PASS meetings and maintain high-quality pastoral records.

Support for Curriculum

• Collaborate with staff and external professionals to support student progress.
• Carry out 1:1 behaviour modification sessions.
• Support after-school provision and alternative education pathways.
• Assist with personal development, mental health, and wellbeing initiatives.

Support for the School Community

• Ensure calm, orderly corridors and strong student punctuality across the day.
• Carry out daily break and lunch duties.
• Attend pastoral meetings and generate reports using Arbor, CPOMS, and Class Charts.
• Encourage student leadership and uphold school values.
• Support school events and undertake First Aid training.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above including English & Maths
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families
• Competent ICT skills
• A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to contribute fully to school life
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Clean driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or pastoral environment
• Experience with outside agencies or vulnerable students
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience organising events or supporting alternative provision
• CEFR B1+ English spoken competency (if applicable)

Why Join Washington Academy?

• A welcoming, inclusive school with exemplary behaviour and strong community values
• A passionate and supportive pastoral team
• Access to exceptional CPD through Consilium’s Centre for Professional Learning
• A modern learning environment with excellent facilities
• A genuine commitment to your career development and wellbeing

There has never been a better time to join us. If you believe every child deserves the chance to succeed—and you’re ready to help make that happen—then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 2^nd March 2026, 9.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.