Attendance and Engagement Mentor

Vacancy Summary

Attendance and Engagement Mentor 

Salary: Band SO1, SCP 23 - 25 

At Wellington Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and successful.

We know that children thrive when they feel they belong, when trusted adults believe in them, and when barriers to learning are understood and overcome.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team as an Attendance and Engagement Mentor - someone who will champion children, support families, and help ensure every pupil has the opportunity to flourish both in and beyond the classroom.

This is a highly relational role at the heart of our school community.

Vacancy Information

Our Values in Action

At Wellington, everything we do is rooted in our core values of:

• Respect - building positive, trusting relationships with every child and family;
• Responsibility - supporting children to develop confidence, independence and positive habits;
• Aspiration - helping every child believe in themselves and achieve their potential;
• Community - working together to ensure every child succeeds.

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families;
• Provide pastoral support for pupils who may be experiencing social, emotional or attendance challenges;
• Deliver targeted mentoring and interventions to help children develop confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours;
• Work closely with families to identify and overcome barriers to attendance and engagement;
• Monitor attendance and support pupils whose attendance gives cause for concern;
• Help children feel safe, successful and excited about coming to school;
• Work alongside teachers, leaders and external agencies to ensure children receive the support they need;
• Develop creative approaches and opportunities that strengthen children's sense of belonging and wellbeing.

This is a role for someone who believes:

Every child deserves an adult who will listen, encourage and never give up on them.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is warm, approachable and non-judgemental;

• Builds strong relationships with children and families;

• Understands the challenges some children face and responds with empathy and compassion;

• Is proactive, resilient and solution-focused;

• Can motivate and inspire children to engage positively with school;

• Understands that behaviour and attendance are often forms of communication;

• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and make things happen;

• Can use attendance and pastoral data to identify needs while always keeping children at the centre.

Why Join Wellington?

• A genuinely supportive, values-driven school community;

• A role where you can make a visible difference every day;

• The opportunity to shape provision and develop innovative approaches;

•  A school where relationships, wellbeing and inclusion are  central to everything we do;

If you are someone who believes in:

• championing children;

• building trust over time;

• supporting families with compassion;

• and never giving up on a child;

…then we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Business and Operations Manager, Tracy McMahon on 01274 774446 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 8^th July 2026

Shortlisting : Thursday 9^th July 2026

Interviews : Wednesday 15^th July 2026

The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required and a review of your online social media platforms will be made.

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