Do you want to make a real difference every day?
Are you looking for a role where your work has a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of young people?
At De Aston School, we are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly organised Senior Support Officer to join our safeguarding team. This is a vital role at the heart of the school, supporting the protection and wellbeing of students and ensuring that safeguarding concerns are managed effectively, sensitively, and in a timely manner.
You will work alongside experienced pastoral and safeguarding professionals in a school that places student welfare at the centre of everything it does. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of vigilance, care, and early intervention, helping to ensure that every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
You’ll be joining a welcoming and committed team in a school that values staff wellbeing, professional development, and collaboration. At De Aston, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility — and this role plays a crucial part in making that vision a reality.
Duties
In this important and rewarding role, you will:
- Receive, record, and triage safeguarding concerns with accuracy and professionalism
- Maintain detailed, confidential records using systems such as CPOMS
- Support the investigation of safeguarding concerns, including gathering information and speaking with students
- Liaise effectively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, social workers)
- Assist in progressing safeguarding cases to ensure timely and appropriate outcomes
- Monitor and analyse safeguarding data to identify patterns, trends, and areas for intervention
- Support safe and well checks and the implementation of safety plans for vulnerable students
- Provide administrative and organisational support to the safeguarding team, including meetings and documentation
- Manage safeguarding systems, including setting up accounts, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance
- Support students and families with wellbeing and mental health needs
- Work collaboratively with pastoral and leadership teams to ensure a consistent safeguarding approach across the school
Skills
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Calm, resilient, and able to manage sensitive and challenging situations with professionalism
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload
- A strong communicator who can engage effectively with students, families, and professionals
- Experienced (or willing to develop experience) in safeguarding, child protection, or pastoral support
- Confident in handling confidential information with discretion and integrity
- Proactive, analytical, and able to identify patterns or concerns from data
- A supportive team player who can also work independently when required
- Committed to equality, inclusion, and ongoing professional development
Essential requirements:
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Strong ICT skills, including the ability to use databases such as CPOMS or similar systems
- Experience of working with young people and/or families
- Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming, supportive, and highly committed team
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
- A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- A school culture where staff feel valued and supported
- The opportunity to play a vital role in safeguarding young people
- The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day
Role details:
- Hours: 13 hours per week (Thursday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)
- Weeks: 39 weeks + 5.6 weeks paid holiday
- Salary: £9,023 (FTE: £30,024)
- Closing date: 9am Thursday 9th July 2026
- Shortlisting date: Thursday 9th July 2026
- Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026
At De Aston School, you won’t just be doing a job — you’ll be helping to keep children safe and supporting them to thrive.
Please note that we can only accept application using our application form (www.deastonschool.co.uk/contact_us/vacancies/vacancies.html); CVs will be rejected.
Please contact Alice McNeill via [email protected] or 01673 840 828 for further details.
Please note that De Aston reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical, and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Pay: £15.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
