Pastoral Safeguarding & Attendance Assistant

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Attendance Assistant to join the team at Adelaide Primary School. Working closely with our experienced safeguarding and inclusion team, including the DSL and Deputy DSL, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, improving attendance and helping children overcome barriers to learning. The role will include liaising with families, undertaking home visits and attending external meetings and appointments as required. We are looking for someone who is organised, calm and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and external agencies. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently to home visits and meetings.

At Adelaide Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development within safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral support while making a real difference to the lives of our pupils and families.

• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance.
• Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to pupils, including those who are new to the school.
• Recognise how to identify signs of abuse, understand thresholds and when it is appropriate to make a referral.
• Prepare and compile accurate Educational and Socio/Emotional reports for use in Case Reviews.
• Manage sensitive record keeping systems and processes – including providing reports and analysis of data.

• GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 1 June 2026.

Interview date: w/c 8 June 2026.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment. If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Paulina Kobus, HR Administrator, at Adelaide Primary School.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.