School Attendance Service Officer – North West London
Pay Rates: £23.81 – £31.35 per hour Umbrella Rate
Job Overview
We are seeking a committed and experienced School Attendance Service Officer to lead on Elective Home Education (EHE) and Child Employment responsibilities within a busy and dynamic service. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional with strong safeguarding knowledge and experience of working with children, families, schools and multi‑agency partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring children receive a suitable education, are safeguarded effectively, and that all child employment and performance legislation is adhered to.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on Elective Home Education casework and provide advice and guidance to schools, families and professionals.
- Work collaboratively with schools, admissions, inclusion services, early help, social care and Children Missing Education teams where there are concerns regarding a child’s education or welfare.
- Investigate breaches under the Education Act 1996 and take enforcement action where appropriate, including issuing Penalty Notices and progressing legal proceedings.
- Serve notices under Section 437 and School Attendance Orders where children are not receiving a suitable education.
- Prepare prosecution case files, witness statements and present evidence at court, tribunals and legal hearings.
- Monitor compliance with court recommendations and statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and provide reports, data and responses to Freedom of Information requests.
- Support children with SEND, including liaison regarding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews.
- Lead on all aspects of child employment and child performance licensing.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to employers, production companies, schools, parents and partner agencies.
- Issue child performance licences, work permits and Body of Persons approvals in line with legislation and policy.
- Conduct visits to performance venues and workplaces to ensure compliance with licence conditions and safeguarding standards.
- Manage applications and approvals for licensed chaperones.
- Investigate breaches of child employment legislation and support legal proceedings where necessary.
- Deliver training and support to schools and professionals on child employment legislation and procedures.
Essential Requirements
- A degree or relevant qualification with experience in education, early help, school attendance or social care.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice.
- In‑depth understanding of Elective Home Education and Child Employment legislation.
- Experience managing complex caseloads and working in fast‑paced environments.
- Excellent communication, investigative and case management skills.
- The ability to engage effectively with children, families and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience preparing reports, maintaining accurate records and presenting information confidently in meetings or court settings.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.Right to Work in the UK.
- Current Enhanced DBS on the update service.
- Full UK driving licence would be beneficial.
- Willingness to undertake travel as part of the role.
What We Offer
- 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area.
- 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.
- Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail, please contact our team via email.
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