Pupil Wellbeing Officer

About this Role

Location:

Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk

Contract:

Full Time, Fixed-term

Working Pattern: 37 hours, Term time plus (39 weeks)

Salary: ALT Grade G £27,441.48 - £30,459.14 Annually Actual

Weare looking for a compassionate and proactive Pupil Wellbeing Officer to play acentral role in supporting children whose wellbeing, attendance or personal circumstances may be affecting their learning. Based at Hillside Primary School, a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ipswich, this position combines direct support for pupils with close partnership working alongside families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers and create positive outcomes.

As a key member of the school community, the successful candidate will lead targeted wellbeing interventions, contribute to safeguarding practice and help ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to succeed.

• Provide targeted wellbeing support and interventions for pupils experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or attendance challenges.
• Work closely with families, staff and external agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting safeguarding processes, referrals and record keeping.
• Lead the monitoring, reporting and improvement of pupil attendance, including work with persistently absent pupils.
• Maintain accurate wellbeing and safeguarding records and provide advice, guidance and training where required.

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our Viv Up employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Cheryl Ratcliffe, Office Manager, at: [email protected]

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, allnew employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start oftheir employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all,including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.