Job Description

Key purpose of role:

The Parent Contact Assistant will work under the direction of the Parent Contact Coordinator on a range of duties related to the effective support of attendance processes at the college. This includes supporting the Progress Tutor team, accurate recording of student absence, liaising with students, parents and carers and setting up attendance meetings.

The postholder will support removing barriers to attendance, such as booking counsellor appointments and supporting Progress Tutors with processing of safeguarding files. In addition, the Parent Contact Assistant will provide some cover within the college's Reception team when required.

Essential Qualifications:

GCSE Maths and GCSE English at Grade 4/C or equivalent at Level 2.

EN Safeguarding Commitment Statement:

East Norfolk Sixth Form College is committed to the principle that it is always unacceptable for a learner to experience abuse of any kind and recognises that it has a responsibility to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of all learners. It will do so through commitment to safe practices and the creation of a 'supportive culture which includes respect, openness and honesty and which recognises and champions diversity and individual need'. This statement applies to all staff, including senior managers and Governors; paid staff, volunteers and sessional workers; agency staff; students and contractors.

EN Equality and Diversity Commitment Statement

East Norfolk Sixth Form College is committed to promoting Equality of Opportunity and an awareness and appreciation of diversity for all members of its community in relation to all protected characteristics. It opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and will promote and respect the personal dignity and human rights of every individual coming into contact or association with the College. This statement applies to all staff, including senior managers and Governors; paid staff, volunteers and sessional workers; agency staff; students and contractors.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 22,192.14-22,908.30 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person