You will play a key role within our safeguarding team, working closely with the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager (SWAM).
You will:
- Provide pastoral and therapeutic support to students
- Respond to safeguarding, attendance and welfare concerns
- Work closely with families and external agencies
- Support emotional-based school avoidance (EBSA)
- Contribute to a strong, collaborative safeguarding team
Key qualities for the role:
- A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Strong relationship building and communication skills
- Ability to work professionally in a multi-agency environment
It is imperative that you hold a clean current driving licence and have the use of a car during working hours.
Chiltern Way Academy Wendover provides education and care for young people aged 11-19 with ASC. As one of the Trust's largest and most dynamic campuses, Wendover delivers a balanced focus on academic achievement, life-skills development and personal growth, ensuring students are well prepared for further education, employment and independence.
At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we don't do ordinary. We are rewriting the future for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) through innovative, transformational education. Our award-winning Multi Academy Trust provides cutting-edge, compassionate and personalised learning across our specialist campuses., Be part of a team that offers young people a genuine fresh start, helping them build the skills and confidence to succeed in education, employment and life.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.
Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.
Join us-and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.
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Safeguarding Welfare & Attendance Support in Aston Clinton employer: Chiltern
Chiltern Wood School offers a nurturing and supportive environment for Teaching Assistants, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with severe and complex learning needs. With a focus on wellbeing and professional development, our team benefits from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative atmosphere, all set within a beautifully refurbished site that encourages outdoor learning and therapeutic practices. Join us in fostering positive relationships and contributing to the growth of our pupils in a rewarding and fulfilling role.
