Attendance Lead/Pastoral Support Worker

Avondale Primary School
Durham Road
Darwen
BB3 1NN

Job Title: Attendance Lead/Pastoral Support Worker
Grade/Salary: Grade E / SCP 9, £28,153
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 25.00hours, Term time
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Required From: 4th January 2027

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Avondale Primary School (Darwen, BB3) Level 3 | 25 hours per week (9-2:30pm) Term time only

A Rare and Exciting Opportunity at Avondale Primary School.
The Headteacher and Governors at Avondale Primary School are excited to welcome an inspiring, conscientious and enthusiastic Attendance Officer & Pastoral Support Worker to join our established team.
At Avondale, school life centres around our happy children and school values, which, along with our positive, nurturing ethos, provide the essence of our successful, inclusive community school. Supporting our children and families through outstanding pastoral care is intrinsic within our daily work and lies at the heart of all we do.

Could you be the person our children need?

• Are you an outstanding and creative practitioner?
• Can you inspire and motivate children by providing high quality support and memorable learning experiences?
• Are you a committed team player who shows flexibility and a willingness to take an active role in school life?
• Do you have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour?
• Are you passionate about making a difference through positive relationships and excellent attendance?
  We can offer:
• A happy and welcoming school where everyone is valued and supported in an inclusive environment
• Well-behaved, amazing children who have a desire to be inspired
• A dedicated and friendly team of experienced, hard-working staff
• A supportive and effective Governing Body
• Commitment to your personal and professional development and wellbeing
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• A well-resourced school supporting staff to deliver high-quality opportunities for children
• Opportunities for professional development

Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only (9am -2:30pm) Salary: Level 3 Pupils: 410
If you love working with children and want to be part of a fabulous, supportive team, then this is the post for you, we would love to hear from you!

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 4pm on the closing date shown above, via grace.greenaway@avondale.blackburn.sch.uk.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.