Employer SIL Address Liverpool Innovation Park (LIP)
Edge Lane
Liverpool
L7 9NJ
At SIL, our values of Support, Inspire and Learn shape the way we work with schools, families and each other.
You'll join one of the region's largest teams of attendance and education welfare professionals, working alongside experienced colleagues who share expertise, support one another and are committed to making a difference.
You'll benefit from:
- Regular supervision and professional support.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Access to a wider network of specialists across school improvement, safeguarding, SEND and inclusion.
- Modern office facilities and technology.
Role Information
Job Title Education Welfare Partner Job Type Learning Support Job Phase Cross Phase Location Liverpool
Grade NJCJE Grade 7 (SCP 30-35) Actual Salary Range £42,123 to 47,665 Contract Type Fixed term Contract Term Full time Closing Date Friday, November 13th, 2026
About the Role
Working with Schools. Supporting Families. Improving Attendance.
Are you passionate about helping children and young people access the education they deserve?
You know that improving attendance is about building strong relationships, understanding barriers and helping schools put the right support in place for children and families.
As an Education Welfare Partner at SIL, you'll work alongside school leaders to implement the Working Together to Improve School Attendance guidance through a supportive but appropriately challenging partnership approach.
You'll help schools strengthen attendance practice, build capacity and create sustainable improvements.
In this role, you will:
- Work directly with children, young people and families.
- Support schools across the Liverpool City Region to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.
- Provide professional advice, support and challenge to school leaders.
- Work with safeguarding and multi-agency partners.
- Use attendance data to identify concerns and target support.
- Manage attendance casework and interventions.
- Prepare evidence for legal intervention where appropriate.
Personal Qualities
- Social Work teaching qualification, QTS or equivalent related qualification
- A strong understanding of statutory guidance and legislation relating to school attendance, admission and exclusion
Application Information
Closing Date Friday, November 13th, 2026 Shortlisting Date Monday, November 16th, 2026
Interview Date Monday, November 23rd, 2026
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