Welfare Assistant & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead; DDSL

Milton Primary Academy, Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7AF

Welfare Assistant and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

• Part time – 28 hours a week – 8.30am-4pm including a 30-minute lunch.
• Tuesday to Friday, term time only
• Permanent
• Paid at Grade 4 SCP 12-16 – Actual Salary – £18,864.10 to £20,496.80

• Places safeguarding as high priority
• Has experience of successfully working with families and pupils via Early Help or above
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and understands school policies and practice
• Is a good communicator, is well organised and has strong record keeping skills
• Is able to build positive professional relationships with families and within the wider community reach
• Can support pupils from EYFS to Y6 with focused interventions and plan next steps
• Can work as part of a team and work towards a shared vision
• Is flexible and is able to support the school as required when supporting families
• Is organised and is confident to lead in meetings
• Is able to use computer systems for record keeping

The Welfare Assistant, under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and Welfare Lead (DSL), will be responsible for providing help and support for the social, physical and emotional welfare of pupils at Milton Primary Academy. We pride ourselves on our safe, nurturing environment and work hard to support families. Building relationships with parents, the community and external agencies is vital to meet pupil needs and extend the school offer beyond the school setting.

This role is instrumental in ensuring we offer the right support at the right time.