Inclusion, Behaviour and Attendance Officer Permanent

Are you

passionate about helping every child access education, feel included and

thrive? Do you believe in early help, strong relationships and a

“support-first” approach that removes barriers before they escalate? If so, Abbey Schools wants you as our new Inclusion,

Behaviour and Attendance Officer – a pivotal role driving our whole-school

commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and excellent attendance. Join us in shaping a culture where every pupil feels a sense

of belonging, everyday matters, and every absence tells a story worth listening

to. Why this role matters You will be the engine behind a whole-school strategy that

intertwines attendance, inclusion, behaviour and safeguarding. You will: Champion inclusive practice,

ensuring pupils with additional needs receive the right support at the right

time. Lead proactive attendance systems

that focus om early intervention – not punishment. Work directly with families,

unpicking barriers and coordinating Early Help pathways. Promote a calm, positive, relational

behaviour culture across school. Use data to drive decision-making,

ensuring every pupil is known, valued and supported. If you want a job where every day you can make a tangible

difference, this is it!

What you’ll be doing

Attendance & Safeguarding

Lead daily attendance processes,

first-day calling and accurate register coding. Produce clear, actionable analysis –

reducing persistent and sever absence. Ensure statutory compliance

including Children Matter in Education duties and data sharing. Treat attendance as safeguarding –

working closely with Designated Safeguarding Leads and multi-agency partners.

Family Support & Early Help

Identify barriers to attendance

early and coordinate family-centred intervention plans. Lead or support early Help and TAF

meetings with empathy and persistence. Create effective reintegration plans

after long absences, suspension or medical needs.

Inclusion & SEND

Support the graduated response,

implementing reasonable adjustments for SEND and medical needs. Monitor equity across SEND,

disadvantaged, EAL and other vulnerable cohorts.

Behaviour & Culture

Contribute to a positive

behaviour-for-learning culture built on belonging and consistency. Be a point of call for escalating

pupil behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour pathways. Support staff with strategies,

mentoring and de-escalation approaches. Provide briefings and training that

upskill colleagues in inclusive practice.

Policy & Compliance

Co-author and review attendance and

behaviour policy cycles. Maintain meticulous, professional

records and support SLT/governor reporting.