Job Title: Attendance Lead
Area: Tooting Bec, London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Salary: £120 per day
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

About the school:
This specialist SEN school in Tooting provides tailored support for pupils with complex needs, including SEMH and learning difficulties. The school fosters a therapeutic and structured environment, focusing on holistic development and student wellbeing.

About the role:
As Attendance Lead, you will play a key part in supporting student engagement by tracking attendance, liaising with families, and working closely with the SEN and pastoral teams. You'll also ensure accurate use of MIS systems and help embed good attendance practices across the school.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Monitor and record daily pupil attendance
Follow up promptly on absences and concerns
Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies
Collaborate with pastoral and safeguarding teams
Maintain accurate data using SIMS or ArborRequirements -
The ideal candidate would have:

School-based experience, ideally in an SEN setting
Background in attendance, admin, or pastoral work
Proficiency with MIS systems (e.g., SIMS or Arbor)
Strong organisational and communication skills
Calm, professional, and proactive attitude
Safeguarding or attendance-related training (desirable)
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update ServiceOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people