Student Welfare Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistant Programme

Job summary

Enrich Learning Trust is seeking 2 Student Welfare Officers to help safeguard and support the wellbeing of pupils. Applicants should have experience in education or social care and the ability to liaise with local authorities and police when needed.

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential. The role offers a salary on the Support Staff Pay Scale C, with full-time and pro-rata terms for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or social care environments.
• Experience supporting young people through challenging issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Education experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Child protection

External services liaison

Support young people

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint 2 Student Welfare Officers to support the Academy in ensuring that the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people continues to be our priority. The successful candidates will have experience in working in the education and / or social care environments. Experience of working to support young people through challenging issues, sometimes under very difficult circumstances, and liaising with external services (such as local authority and police) are required. Whilst appropriate training will be provided, knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Interview date to be agreed with shortlisted candidates

What the school offers its staff

• Employee Assistant Programme

Commitment to safeguarding

Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £25,614 to £26,016 (full time/full year equivalent) - 35 hours: £21,190 - £21,522 pro-rata per annum (Actual) ; 24 hours: £14,530 - £14,758 pro-rata per annum (Actual)