Safeguarding Administrative Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripplevale School and College in Rochester is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Assistant to support their Safeguarding team. This full-time role involves managing risks to pupils, collaborating with external agencies, and ensuring timely handling of safeguarding concerns. Candidates should possess strong emotional resilience and organizational skills. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong emotional resilience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team.
• Work with pupils with varying levels of risk.
• Ensure all safeguarding matters are handled swiftly.

Skills

Emotional Resilience

Discretion

Organisational Skills

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14.05.2025

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Job Description:

Hours: Full time, permanent, term time only. 35 Hours per week.
Start date: As soon as possible
Your new school: Ripplevale School and College is a thriving independent special school for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child-centred approach to meeting students' needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory issues, and high anxiety levels.
Your new role: Ripplevale School and College is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Assistant to support the Safeguarding team. You will help manage and reduce risks to pupils, collaborate with external agencies, and ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and according to statutory guidelines.

Key responsibilities

1. Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team, including arranging meetings, collating information, and preparing reports.
2. Work with pupils with varying levels of risk, responding to and planning to meet their individual needs with guidance from the Safeguarding Officer.
3. Ensure all safeguarding matters are handled swiftly and appropriately, maintaining confidentiality.

What we are looking for

• A candidate who can handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Someone with strong emotional resilience.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with external agencies and internal colleagues.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils, we encourage you to apply. For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry at 020 3818 7040 or email. Early Application Encouraged: Due to high interest, the vacancy may close before the deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Safeguarding recruitment statement: Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Online searches about applicants may be conducted as part of the shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.