Safeguarding & Inclusion Lead — Pastoral Support (Term-Time)

Barnsley; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support from Enhance Academy Trust

Professional development opportunities

Making a meaningful difference to and

Job summary

St Helen's CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support) to join our team. You will work with the safeguarding group to support vulnerable pupils, coordinate external referrals and drive attendance and engagement across the school.

You will build trusting relationships with children and families, maintain records with high confidentiality and support multi‑agency planning to secure positive outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding children, including designated child protection training.
• Experience in the primary phase and supporting children with social and emotional needs.
• Ability to coordinate appropriate support with external professionals.
• Ability to build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Ability to use attendance and behaviour data to identify concerns and plan interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and pastoral support with the Headteacher and SENDCo.
• Improve attendance and punctuality by working with families to remove barriers.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality in all safeguarding work.
• Collaborate with external professionals to ensure timely action on concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Child protection training

Pastoral support

Attendance management

Behaviour support

Multi‑agency collaboration

Confidentiality

Independent working

Job description

St Helen's CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support) to join our team. You will work with the safeguarding group to support vulnerable pupils, coordinate external referrals and drive attendance and engagement across the school.

You will build trusting relationships with children and families, maintain records with high confidentiality and support multi‑agency planning to secure positive outcomes for pupils.