About the job

Key information

Taunton Deane Partnership College (TDPC) is one of four Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset Council and Somerset schools, covering Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe. We work alongside students (5-16 years) in several ways: those who have an EHCP naming us as their school; students with medical needs that inhibits their access to mainstream settings; those who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school and in partnership with schools through our Centres and in Outreach.

• 37 hours per week, term time plus INSET Days (39 weeks per year), permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Salary: Grade 12 (actual salary range £24,047 – £26,959)

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a Welfare & Safeguarding Officer to support the work of the Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop this new role, and to make a difference to children in our service. You will join a highly motivated and rigorous Safeguarding Team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and families.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for a someone who:

• Has a working knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Special Education Needs and how it applies in a school context
• Has excellent administration and time management skills coupled with experience of working with children and young people and their parents/carers
• Is confident, resilient and dependable and is committed to high quality support for young people
• Is organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile.

DBS check

TDPC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful candidates will be required to demonstrate a high awareness of these areas and undergo an enhanced DBS check. We also conduct online checks of all applicants during the shortlisting process.

Supporting documents and information

If you would like an informal discussion with our Headteacher and/or would like to visit us, please email our Office Manager, Jo Reynolds, on JReynolds@tdpc.somerset.sch.uk and she will be able to arrange this for you.

We welcome applications from colleagues in mainstream schools, special schools, PRUs and alternative provision.

Please see our website for an application pack. Completed application forms are to be emailed to Jo Reynolds, Office Manager at the email above.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Friday 21 March 2025

Interview date: Thursday 27 March 2025

Taunton Deane Partnership College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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