Exciting Opportunity: Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant
Location: Barnet, North London
Salary: GBP28,796 to GBP31,936
Hours: Full:time, 8.30am to 5pm, January 2025 : August 2025 (with potential for permanent role)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives? Do you have a deep commitment to safeguarding, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering inclusion? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a thriving school as a Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant.
Core Purpose:
As a Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing pastoral assistance to students and supporting the implementation of key student support systems, particularly those related to safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion. You will help to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.
Why This Role Is Important:
* Safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion are central to the culture and ethos of our school. We believe every child has the right to feel safe, supported, and valued.
* The Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant plays a key part in helping us maintain a positive learning environment, where students thrive and are equipped to overcome challenges.
* Your work will directly contribute to fostering a culture of mutual respect and responsibility, ensuring that our students not only succeed academically but develop emotionally and socially.
Key Responsibilities as a Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant:
General Responsibilities:
* Participate in the schools performance management scheme.
* Attend meetings and perform duties as reasonably required.
* Engage in continuous professional development through in:service training.
* Contribute to the schools pastoral system and uphold the schools ethos.
* Support the schools overall mission and vision.
* Perform additional duties as directed by the Headteacher.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant will support the management of concerns related to behaviour and attitudes.
* Provide targeted support for students on behaviour reports and track progress.
* Liaise with parents and pastoral leaders, managing feedback on student behaviour.
* Lead investigations into behaviour incidents, ensuring swift and fair resolution.
* Promote the schools values of being ready, responsible, and respectful within individual students.
* Coordinate the referral room and manage detentions to ensure students are held accountable in a fair and supportive environment.
* Prepare reports and necessary paperwork on student behaviour for Heads of Year or Senior Leadership Team.
* Manage appointments and liaise with external agencies as needed.
* Maintain student files and chronologies to ensure accurate records are kept.
* Manage and administer CAFs, MASH referrals, Social Services follow:ups, and other welfare meetings.
* Develop relationships with external agencies, ensuring students receive the appropriate support.
* Run and assess small group interventions such as Anger Management, Self:Esteem, Friendship Groups, and Family Issues support.
* Provide pastoral support during break and lunch duties, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Support for the School:
* Adhere to policies relating to Child Protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and SEND Code of Practice.
* Support the role of other professionals in the school community.
* Participate in relevant meetings and contribute to school:wide initiatives.
What We Are Looking For in a Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Assistant:
* A proactive and empathetic approach to student welfare.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and behaviour management.
* Excellent communication skills, particularly in liaising w