Family Liaison, Pastoral Support and DDSL

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is seeking an outstanding individual to support families and children to access school and services, fostering positive relationships between staff and parents and encouraging consistent attendance. You will deputise as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and deliver targeted interventions to improve attendance and emotional wellbeing.

Join The Sigma Trust at Monkwick Infant & Nursery School and contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and high-quality support across

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Social Care, or Pastoral Support (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of Inclusion, Child Protection and safeguarding policies
• Clear and effective communication and listening skills

Responsibilities

• Form positive relationships with parents, carers and families to support children's access to school
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils to address anxiety, bullying and emotional issues
• Run initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of school attendance
• Deputise as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Skills

Communication

Policy awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Social Care, or Pastoral Support

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding individual to support families and children to access and attend school and services, helping to establish and maintain positive relationships between school staff and parents/carers and encourage consistent attendance. To provide a high-quality, targeted intervention service that addresses barriers to learning, specifically focusing on improving pupil attendance and emotional well-being. To work with and facilitate successful inclusion in school life, ensuring all pupils reach their full academic and personal potential. To deputise as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To form positive, trusting working relationships with parents, carers, and families to support children's access to school and community services.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils to explore their feelings about school, addressing anxiety, bullying, and emotional issues that lead to school avoidance.
• Work on initiatives which raise awareness of the importance of school attendance.
• Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace, Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Social Care, or Pastoral Support (or equivalent experience)
• Being aware of and working with the service policies in relation to Inclusion, Child Protection and physical contact with pupils, appropriate regulations and guidance
• Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously and listen effectively.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Monkwick Infant & Nursery School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.