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Safeguarding, Welfare & Attendance Support - Aylesbury

Location: Aylesbury

Contract Type: Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 35 - 42.5 hours per week

Salary: NJC Scale 5 (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Academics are currently recruiting for a Safeguarding, Welfare & Attendance Support professional to join a dedicated team supporting students and families in Aylesbury.

In this role, you will act as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead and provide targeted interventions to support students' welfare, wellbeing, and attendance. You will work as part of a multi-agency safeguarding team, liaise with external professionals, and ensure timely and effective safeguarding responses across the school community.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing pastoral and therapeutic support through 1:1 and group sessions

Addressing welfare, safeguarding, and attendance concerns as they arise

Engaging with families, conducting home visits, and supporting emotionally-based school avoidance

Referring students and families to statutory services in line with local thresholds

Attending and contributing to safeguarding meetings, assessments, and reports

Supporting and enhancing school attendance processes

This Safeguarding, Welfare & Attendance Support role in Aylesbury offers a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will work closely with a committed safeguarding team to help turn futures around for vulnerable students.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience or training in safeguarding within an educational or social care setting

Is confident working with students and families facing complex challenges

Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with professionals and agencies

Is compassionate, professional, and committed to keeping children safe

This is a full-time, term-time position based in Aylesbury, ideal for candidates who are passionate about supporting the welfare of young people.

Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

To apply for this Safeguarding, Welfare & Attendance Support role in Aylesbury, please send your CV today!

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