Safeguarding Assistant - Full Time

Protocol Education Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Slough is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Assistant to support student welfare and maintain safeguarding records. The role involves working with a collaborative team and engaging with parents and external agencies. Previous experience in safeguarding or an educational setting is desirable. Join us for training opportunities in a vibrant school environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive team environment

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding, pastoral, or education setting is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliability and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the safeguarding and pastoral team for student wellbeing.
• Act as a contact point for safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain records per safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies for effective support.

Skills

Strong commitment to safeguarding

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Safeguarding Assistant – Full Time, Slough

Enterprise Academy is seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding Assistant to join our team at a mainstream secondary academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the safeguarding and pastoral team in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students


• Acting as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and referrals


• Maintaining accurate records in line with safeguarding policies and procedures


• Working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide effective support

We are looking for someone who

• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people


• Can communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality


• Is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure


• Has previous experience in a safeguarding, pastoral, or education setting (desirable)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team


• Work in a vibrant and diverse secondary academy


• Opportunities for training and development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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