Safeguarding Administrative Assistant

RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL & COLLEGE; Rochester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripplevale School and College is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Assistant to support the Safeguarding team in managing risks to pupils. This full-time role involves administrative support, collaboration with external agencies, and addressing safeguarding concerns with confidentiality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong emotional resilience and organizational skills, making a significant impact on the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong emotional resilience.
• Effective collaboration with external agencies and internal colleagues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional resilience

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

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 the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.

Your new role

Ripplevale School and College is looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Assistant to join our team. In this crucial role, you will support the Safeguarding team in effectively managing and reducing risks to our pupils. You will collaborate with external agencies and colleagues within Ripplevale to ensure that all safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and in accordance with statutory guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team, including arranging meetings, collating information, and preparing reports.
• Work with pupils with varying levels of risk, responding to and planning to meet their individual needs with guidance from the Safeguarding Officer.
• Ensure all safeguarding matters are handled swiftly and appropriately, maintaining the highest levels of 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 on 020 3818 7040 or [e-mail]

Early Application Encouraged:

Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly 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 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.