Safeguarding Assistant - Chingford Academies Trust

South Chingford Foundation School; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

South Chingford Foundation School is seeking a Safeguarding Assistant based at SCFS. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy DSL and the safeguarding and inclusion teams to protect pupils, promote welfare, and coordinate support with external agencies.

The role involves delivering targeted interventions and mentoring for a key caseload of vulnerable students, contributing to a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the safeguarding team to protect pupils and promote welfare.
• Coordinate with external agencies to provide guidance and coordinated safeguarding support.
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring for a caseload of vulnerable students.
• Assist the DSL and Deputy DSL in safeguarding duties and policy adherence.
• Ensure DBS checks are completed as required.

Skills

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

We are seeking a Safeguarding Assistant based at South Chingford Foundation School (SCFS).

The role involves working closely with the DSL, Deputy DSL, and the wider Safeguarding Team to support staff in protecting the school community, promoting student welfare, and maintaining strong links with external agencies to provide guidance, advice, and coordinated safeguarding support. In addition, the role contributes to the work of the inclusion team by delivering targeted interventions and mentoring for a key caseload of high-profile, vulnerable students.

South Chingford Foundation School (SCFS) and Chingford Foundation School (CFS) have 120 years of combined history and experience in delivering a positive, aspirational environment for our students to flourish. Whilst we have continued to adapt to the changing world around us with the creation of our Multi Academy Trust, our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their dreams has only strengthened. We are incredibly proud of our staff and students and passionate about driving improving standards across the Trust, aspiring to offer a world class education and professional development model for all.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interviews: TBC

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.