Pupil Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer

Hillside Primary School; Nacton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

LGPS

Job summary

Hillside Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a compassionate Pupil Wellbeing Officer to support children whose wellbeing, attendance or personal circumstances affect learning. Based at Hillside Primary School, the role combines direct pupil support with partnership work with families, staff and external agencies.

You will lead targeted wellbeing interventions, contribute to safeguarding practice and help ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupil wellbeing and safeguarding processes.
• Ability to develop and monitor pupil support plans with families and staff.
• Strong communication and partnership working with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted wellbeing support for pupils facing social, emotional, behavioural or attendance challenges.
• Work with families, staff and external agencies to implement support plans.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and assist safeguarding referrals and records.
• Monitor and improve pupil attendance, including work with persistently absent pupils.
• Maintain wellbeing and safeguarding records and provide guidance and training as required.

Skills

Wellbeing support

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Hillside Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a compassionate Pupil Wellbeing Officer to support children whose wellbeing, attendance or personal circumstances affect learning. Based at Hillside Primary School, the role combines direct pupil support with partnership work with families, staff and external agencies.

You will lead targeted wellbeing interventions, contribute to safeguarding practice and help ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to succeed.