Support Staff - Assistant Safeguarding Support Officer

The Regis School; North Bersted; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Parental leave policy

Reduced gym membership

Nursery fees discounts

Laptop provided

Car leasing scheme

Westfield Benefits

Health plan

Job summary

The Regis School in North Bersted is seeking an experienced safeguarding professional to join our safeguarding team. You will work closely with the Senior Safeguarding Lead to manage concerns, provide expert advice, and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.

Experience in safeguarding within education and the ability to collaborate with Local Authority and external agencies is essential. We offer strong support, professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding across the school

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding within an educational setting is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with external agencies and Local Authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert safeguarding advice and support to the safeguarding team.
• Maintain effective communication with the Local Authority and external agencies.
• Make referrals in line with statutory guidance and procedures.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Educational safeguarding

Job description

The Regis is a school that we all feel proud of, and our teachers are passionate about their work. We know that teaching can be a challenging profession, but with the support we offer and a commitment to seeing the best in each other, we work tirelessly to find creative ways to educate. We have access to a Group-wide curriculum, an intranet platform that enables sharing of resources and opportunities for work shadowing and mentorship.The Regis School is a secondary 11-18 school with over 1600 students on roll. We are an inclusive comprehensive school that aims to achieve the best for every student. This philosophy is reflected in the successful Sixth Form of 160+ students who are offered a broad range of academic and vocational programmes. Over 70% of our students progress to Higher Education each year.The Regis School has a well-qualified, dedicated supportive and enthusiastic staff team. We have approximately 200 staff, all of whom are committed to providing the best possible education for our students. As one of the biggest employers in Bognor Regis, we emphasise the learning of adults and young people. Staff are involved in further study, research projects and in the training of teachers in partnership with local universities.The Regis School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced safeguarding professional who is dedicated to supporting our students and becoming a valued member of our safeguarding team here at The Regis School. We would be excited to hear from you if you have experience of working within safeguarding in an educational setting, or in a comparable role with transferable safeguarding responsibilities, and are committed to actively promoting the safety and welfare of all students. You will maintain a vigilant and proactive approach to safeguarding at all times.

You would work in close partnership with the Senior Safeguarding Lead and designated year group safeguarding leads to manage and respond to safeguarding concerns. This role involves providing expert advice and support to the safeguarding team, maintaining effective communication with the Local Authority, and collaborating with a range of external agencies. The post holder will also be responsible for making appropriate referrals in line with statutory guidance and organisational procedures. Experience of leading safeguarding practices and supporting the welfare of children and young people with SEND, neurodiversity, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), or additional vulnerabilities would be particularly advantageous.

At The Regis School, we enjoy building positive relationships with young people in a culture of high expectations, strong discipline, and a determination to achieve ‘The Best in Everyone’ through limitless ambition. We role model our school values and ethos, ensuring our students thrive and flourish both within and beyond school life.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent pay, a generous pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, reduced gym membership for our on-site facilities, discounted nursery fees, a laptop, and access to a car leasing scheme. After six months, staff also benefit from Westfield Benefits, providing discounts on shopping, travel, and holidays, as well as a free Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and other treatments.

Above all, we are committed to ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and empowered. We offer more pay, more time, and more support—including three additional INSET days for planning, a guaranteed personal day each year, exceptional training and career development, and a culture that genuinely invests in its people.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Interviews: To be confirmed

The Regis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).