Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support)

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helen’s CE Primary School is seeking an experienced Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support) to help children feel safe, attend regularly and participate fully in school life. You will lead safeguarding, pastoral support, and engagement with families, coordinating with external professionals to act on concerns promptly and effectively.

You will also drive attendance improvements, support emotional well-being, and maintain accurate records, while balancing competing priorities with

Qualifications

• Experience safeguarding children in a primary setting.
• Experience coordinating support for vulnerable pupils.
• Strong record-keeping and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and pastoral support for pupils and families.
• Coordinate attendance and punctuality improvement with school and external partners.
• Collaborate with Headteacher, safeguarding team and SENDCo to action concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding

Attendance improvement

Pastoral support

Multi‑agency collaboration

Record keeping

Communication with families

Behaviour management

Independent working

Education

Primary safeguarding experience

Designated child protection training

Job description

Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support) | £28,836.14 to £30,970.18 | St Helen’s CE Primary School

Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support)

St Helen’s CE Primary School

Days/Hours: 37 hours per week

term-time only + 5 days

Pay Range: Grade 7, Scale Points 19–23

Salary range: £28,836.14 to £30,970.18

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3 November

Interviews: Friday 6 November

We are looking for an experienced and caring Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support) to join our team at St Helen’s CE Primary School, helping children to feel safe, attend regularly and participate fully in school life.

Working closely with the Headteacher, wider safeguarding team and SENDCo, you will take a leading role in safeguarding and pastoral support. You will build trusting relationships with children and families, coordinate support for vulnerable pupils and work with external professionals to ensure that concerns are acted upon promptly and effectively.

You will also lead day-to-day work to improve attendance and punctuality, working alongside families to understand and overcome barriers. Through individual support, mentoring and work with colleagues, you will help children manage their emotions and behaviour, develop positive relationships and engage with learning.

This role requires warmth and empathy, alongside sound professional judgement and the confidence to have sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations. You will need to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and keep children’s welfare at the centre of your decisions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of safeguarding children, including designated child protection training and experience; Has experience of working in the primary phase and supporting children with social and emotional needs;
• Understands the challenges facing vulnerable children and families and can coordinate appropriate support; Can build positive relationships with parents and carers, combining practical help with clear expectations;
• Can use attendance and behaviour information to identify concerns, plan interventions and evaluate their impact;
• Has a nurturing approach to behaviour, underpinned by high expectations and consistent practice;
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and external professionals and can contribute confidently to multi‑agency meetings;
• Is organised, maintains accurate records and understands the importance of confidentiality and appropriate information sharing;
• Can work independently, exercise initiative and contribute positively to a team;
• Remains calm under pressure and is confident in exercising professional challenge;
• Is committed to inclusion and to improving outcomes for children with additional needs;
• Is approachable, patient and resilient, with a positive outlook and a sense of humour.

We can offer:

• An important role in strengthening pastoral support and inclusion at St Helen’s;
• Support from school leaders and colleagues across Enhance Academy Trust; A forward‑thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• Relevant training and opportunities to develop your professional practice;
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and their families.

Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer (Pupil Support) | £28,836.14 to £30,970.18 | St Helen’s CE Primary School