Join Our Team as a Designated Safeguarding Lead!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? Do you have the skills, experience, and dedication to support and protect our young learners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant primary school community as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Position: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Merton, London

Start Date: September

Salary: £37,309 - £45,196

Benefits: Excellent additional benefits package

We are a specialist primary school catering to children aged 4-12 years, with a focus on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our pupils who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other complex needs. Our mission is to ensure that every child is safe, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.

As our Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our pupils. You will be responsible for leading safeguarding initiatives, providing support to staff, and working closely with families and external agencies.

• Lead and manage all safeguarding and child protection matters across the school.
• Develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Provide training and support to staff on safeguarding issues.
• Work closely with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of our pupils.
• Monitor and report on safeguarding incidents and trends.
• Support the emotional and behavioural needs of pupils, understanding the function of challenging behaviours and implementing appropriate strategies.

• Autism Experience: Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience in this field.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate in various ways, including Makaton, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD). Experience working with non-verbal pupils is essential.
• Behaviour Management: Experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour, with a strong commitment to supporting and understanding these behaviours.
• Flexibility: Ability to work with pupils aged 4-11, providing a tailored and accessible curriculum.
• Creative Thinking: Innovative approach to delivering lessons, using tools and strategies such as TEACCH, Attention Autism, and PODD.
• Safeguarding Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated team committed to providing the best possible education and care.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
• Excellent Benefits: Competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

If you are a dedicated safeguarding professional with a passion for supporting children with SEN and SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a meaningful impact in our school community.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to (url removed)

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Join us and help shape the future of our pupils!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'