Special needs advocate Work, Jobs in Esher, Eng (with Salaries)

Behaviour and Safeguarding Lead
Merrywood House Independent Special school —Dorking
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)
Compass Schools —Esher
- Up to £25,889 a year
- School
3d
Teaching Assistant
Compass Schools —Esher
- £25,889 a year
- English
- School
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Compass Schools —Esher
- £28,023 a year
- School
Specialist Prison and Probation Advocate x 2
Advance —Ashford
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1:1 Female Personal Assistant for Adult with Learning Disability
PALS Ltd —London
- From £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Housing Floating Support Worker
Advance —London
- £27,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Children's Residential Worker
Surrey County Council —Tadworth
- £31,659 - £33,952 a year
- English
- Maths
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Bank Bromley Nurse Development Facilitator
Primary Care Workforce Academy —Bromley
- £32 an hour
- Nursing
- Patient care
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Customer Success Manager
Plain —London
- £180,000 - £215,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- APIs
ASF - MH & Counselling eLearning SG
SCCU Group —Slough
- No experience needed
Quick apply
9d
Manager for Academic Affairs - NYU London
New York University —London
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
Support Worker Children and Young People
Keys Children —Crawley
- From £14.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Mental Health / Support Work
SCCU Group —Slough
- No experience needed
Quick apply
9d
SEN Team Leader
London Borough of Camden —London
- £55,581 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Leadership
Influencer Manager
Iris —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick apply
Governance and Executive Support Officer
The Natural History Museum —South Kensington
- £39,497 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
13d
Care & Support Worker for Care Homes
Care Expertise —Croydon
- Nights as needed
- IT
Class Teacher
Bourne Education Trust —West Ewell
- £34,398 - £52,490 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
SENDCO
Cognita Schools —London
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- School

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Behaviour and Safeguarding Lead

Merrywood House Independent Special school
Dorking

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £55,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Social work
Working with children
Bachelor's degree
Certificate of higher education
Social Care Wales
Social Work England

Full job description

About the Role

We are seeking a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled Behaviour & Safeguarding Lead to join our specialist school community. This role is central to ensuring that our pupils — all of whom have a range of additional needs — learn in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and responsive to their individual challenges.

This position would be particularly well suited to a qualified social worker, police officer, youth justice practitioner, or a professional with equivalent safeguarding and behaviour‑management expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding Leadership

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL for the school.
Lead on all safeguarding concerns, referrals, and multi‑agency communication.
Ensure staff understand and follow safeguarding policies, statutory guidance, and best practice.
Maintain accurate, timely safeguarding records and oversee case management.
Build strong relationships with external agencies including social care, police, CAMHS, and early help services.

Behaviour Support & Strategy

Lead the development and implementation of the school’s behaviour policy.
Support staff in understanding the underlying needs behind behaviour, particularly for pupils with SEND, trauma histories, or communication difficulties.
Provide direct intervention and de‑escalation support during high‑risk incidents.
Analyse behaviour data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for early intervention.
Develop personalised behaviour support plans and risk assessments.

Staff Training & Development

Deliver training on safeguarding, behaviour management, de‑escalation, and trauma‑informed practice.
Coach staff in positive behaviour support and restorative approaches.
Model calm, confident, and relational practice across the school.

Family & Multi‑Agency Work

Build trusting relationships with families, offering guidance and support where needed.
Coordinate multi‑agency meetings and contribute to EHCP reviews, CIN/CP plans, and other statutory processes.
Advocate for pupils’ safety, wellbeing, and rights.

Person SpecificationEssential

Professional background in social work, policing, youth justice, family support, or a similar safeguarding‑focused field.
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and multi‑agency working.
Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEND, or complex needs.
Skilled in de‑escalation, risk assessment, and crisis management.
Excellent communication, record‑keeping, and decision‑making skills.
Ability to remain calm, authoritative, and empathetic under pressure.

Desirable

Experience working in an educational or special school setting.
Training in Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE, or other behaviour support frameworks.
Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice, attachment theory, and neurodiversity.

Why Join Us?

A supportive, collaborative school community.
Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
The chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children who need it most.
A role where your safeguarding expertise and relational strengths truly matter.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

Safeguarding or policing background/: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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special needs advocate jobs in esher, eng

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Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Customer Success Manager

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Class Teacher

SENDCO

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