Child Protection Officer

We are working with a high-achieving, all-through alternative provision catering to students from Primary, KS3, KS4, and Post-16 levels. Thry pride themselves on beimg a school which supports some of the borough's most vulnerable and at-risk students, many of whom have complex behavioural and SEND needs. We are seeking an experienced Child Protection & Wellbeing Support Officer to work at their KS4/KS5 Centre. The role will support the safeguarding of our students by working closely with the Child Protection Coordinator and Social Worker. Key Responsibilities: 1. Attendance & Punctuality Support: Monitor and improve daily student attendance and punctuality by liaising with parents/carers and removing barriers to school attendance. 2. Student Advocacy: Support students with behaviour, wellbeing, and learning both in and out of school, helping to improve their academic and social progress. 3. Safeguarding Support: Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Child Protection Coordinator, Social Worker, and SENDCO in daily safeguarding activities, ensuring concerns are promptly addressed. 4. Multi-agency Collaboration: Work with external agencies to ensure the safeguarding and protection of some of Tower Hamlets' most challenging and hard-to-reach children. 5. Inclusion & SEND Support: Provide day-to-day management of students with additional learning needs, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, in collaboration with the Senior Leader responsible for Inclusion and Sixth Form groups. Requirements: · Proven experience working with vulnerable and hard-to-reach children. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · A track record of delivering positive outcomes for students with complex behavioural and SEND needs. · Commitment to LEAP’s aims, values, and ethos. Personal Attributes: · Passionate about supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people. · Resilient, adaptable, and able to handle challenging situations with calm and confidence. · Empathetic and understanding, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If you would be interested in applying for this position or might know somone that would be please feel free to call us on (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Ross. Alternatively, please do send over your CV to (insert email)