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Safeguarding Assistant - Part-time

Beyond Schools Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F22-375-S
  • Posted:26/03/2024
  • Pay:FTE (23,114-26,421) Actual (18,284-20,550)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:30/04/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:ASAP

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Safeguarding Assistant

Warren Wood Primary Academy

Salary: NJC Grade D2 Points 04 - 11

£18,283 - £20,549 (Per Annum)

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Required: April 2024

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Safeguarding Assistant to join our team. The safeguarding assistant will work with the DSL and DDSLs, supporting with safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, following school policies, procedures and the staff code of conduct.

They will develop and maintain positive relationships between the home and school and act as a link between home and school. The role will also involve a focus on attendance and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • In collaboration with Headteacher, and where appropriate other Senior Leaders e.g. the SENDCo, to offer support to parents/carers and families who are identified by the school, by support services or who refer themselves.
  • To help families and children to access services, resources and local community information.
  • To support with the running of groups for parents/carers, appropriate to the needs of the needs of the school. E.g. baby and toddler group, parent education session etc.
  • Establish and foster good relationships with parents/carers of children and encourage good home/school communication - Identify pupils and families of concern or those needing additional support - Meet with pupils and parents/carers as appropriate with regards to welfare issues - Following clear risk assessments, undertake home visits to promote pupil attendance and wellbeing

 Requirements:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Awareness of child protection and safeguarding
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and use initiative when required

Warren Wood Primary Academy is a primary school based in Rochester, Kent and is part of the Skills for Life Trust.  The Trust believes in the importance of core values that support our staff’s well-being and growth.  We want our staff to have a good balance between work and life, receive recognition and praise for their efforts, and feel empowered to make decisions.  Amongst the many benefits of working for us you will receive:

  • Skills for Life Trust values
  • Free Private Healthcare Cover
  • Care First – Employee Assistance Programme
  • Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
  • Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
  • A supportive environment
  • Free Flu Vaccination
  • Flexible working
  • Timetabled and purposeful CPD
  • Subsidised Gym Membership
  • Free car parking
  • Access to the National College

 If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call the HR Department on 01634 861596 email hr@sflt.org.uk who can arrange this for you.

The Skills for Life Trust is dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care.  This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all academies within the Trust, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils.  We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

 

Information about the trust

We are an ambitious organisation of 10 schools, serving the educational needs of nearly 7,000 children and young people aged 3 to 19.

Our academies are based in a tight geographical area drawing students and employees from Kent and Medway in the South East of England.

We employ around 900 people in a range of roles designed to support children to be successful when they leave the Trust. We also rely on the time and commitment of over 100 volunteer Trustees and Governors, who share our ambitions for our schools and our students. These are expressed in our vision, our mission, and our values.

We have a strong belief in the value of lifelong learning and in our strategic plan, we set out to develop a Trust that fully prepares children so they have the skills, knowledge, values and character to be successful in the world beyond our doors. We also believe that our greatest asset as an organisation, is our people, and we are privileged to be involved with such courageous, committed and child-centred employees. Everything we do is aimed at providing our staff with the resources and leadership to achieve their best. We believe that a supported and motivated staff create the best environment and the best opportunities for students to achieve their full potential.

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Job Contact Information

  • Name:HR Manager
  • Address:Fort Pitt Grammar School,
    Fort Pitt Hill,,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 6TJ
  • Telephone: 01634 861596
  • Email: hr@sflt.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.