Safeguarding, Attendance and Family Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of completing Early Help assessments of a child’s needs that identifies needs and informs Intervention
• Able to identify issues that require escalation to the Safeguarding, Attendance and Family Support Lead in line with the School Safeguarding Protocol and the Right Help Right Time guidance to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and their families.
• The ability to follow instructions from the Designated/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and also show initiative and work independently
• To make effective contributions to the team as appropriate
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and their families and empathise with their needs
• The experience of and the ability to deal positively with children and parents
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to
• Ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, child protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities
• Experience of working with children with autism in a specialist setting or experience
• Experience working with pupils with social emotional and mental health needs
• Experience of working with children relevant to the cohort and age-range of the school
• Experience of supporting pupils achievement, social, emotional development and well-being
• The ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders, including parents/carers and other professionals.
• Confident in the use of ICT
• Familiar with analysing behaviour data and recognising trends and implementing interventions.
• A good knowledge of relevant management information and recording systems i.e. Bromcom, and CPOMS Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures and how to implement these within a school setting
• An understanding of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection
• The ability to presently confidently and competently at meetings or training sessions
• The ability to use data effectively to monitor, analyse and report on progress
• A willingness to complete any relevant training required
• To participate in development and training opportunities
• Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
• Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• Staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Policies being developed to support positive health & well-being:
  Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause
• Staff recognition – awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.