Safeguarding, Behaviour and Attendance Worker, 37hpw (Term Time Only + 15 Days) (Epinay School)
Safeguarding, Behaviour and Attendance Worker, 37hpw (Term Time Only + 15 Days)
(Epinay School)
£34,811 pa pro rata
Required As Soon As Possible
School Moto & Ethos
Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together
All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood
Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special school currently providing around 270 places to pupils from KS1 to KS5. Our pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working significantly below age related expectations. Many experience barriers in cognition, processing, literacy, numeracy and communication which require highly specialised teaching approaches.
All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and benefit from personalised learning programmes, specialist teaching approaches and a holistic, multi-disciplinary model to education. In addition to their learning needs, pupils may have some social communication differences, speech and language needs, sensory processing differences and a diagnosis of Autism. Some pupils may also present with social vulnerability and require targeted support to develop independence and resilience.
We are committed to providing a structured, nurturing and aspirational environment where every pupil is valued and enabled to achieve their full potential.
At our state of the art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence. We are committed to providing a stimulating environment where learners are supported to achieve challenging and aspirational outcomes in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated Safeguarding, Behaviour & Attendance Worker to join our dedicated team.
As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will work across the school to support students and families on a range of issues including safeguarding, attendance and behaviour. This position requires experience of working with children, parents/carers and other professionals as well as knowledge and experience of safeguarding referral processes, behaviour management and attendance protocols.
For this non-classroom based role, you will provide pastoral, emotional and practical support to students and families, helping to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, support emotional regulation and promote positive outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Working with the Senior Leadership and Management Team, you will devise and implement intervention strategies to improve safeguarding, attendance and behaviour outcomes across the school.
Key Responsibilities
This new and exciting role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact not only on the lives of students but also on their family and the wider school community by developing meaningful engagement opportunities for families and parents / carers.
The school is committed to investing in our staff and developing expertise in specialist SEND practice. We offer high quality CPD opportunities on a regular basis and opportunities to work alongside and learn from therapists and other multi disciplinary professionals. You will have access to accredited training where appropriate and regular instructional coaching and processional dialogue. There are also opportunities to contribute to whole school improvement.
Applicants will be expected to show they have researched the school, its designation, cohort groups, specialist provision groups and the safeguarding, attendance and behaviour policies.
Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged through Sandra Stephenson, Head’s PA, on (0191) 4898949 or email sstephenson5@epinay.org
Epinay School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Friday 23 October 2026.
(Epinay School)
£34,811 pa pro rata
Required As Soon As Possible
School Moto & Ethos
Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together
All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood
Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special school currently providing around 270 places to pupils from KS1 to KS5. Our pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working significantly below age related expectations. Many experience barriers in cognition, processing, literacy, numeracy and communication which require highly specialised teaching approaches.
All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and benefit from personalised learning programmes, specialist teaching approaches and a holistic, multi-disciplinary model to education. In addition to their learning needs, pupils may have some social communication differences, speech and language needs, sensory processing differences and a diagnosis of Autism. Some pupils may also present with social vulnerability and require targeted support to develop independence and resilience.
We are committed to providing a structured, nurturing and aspirational environment where every pupil is valued and enabled to achieve their full potential.
At our state of the art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence. We are committed to providing a stimulating environment where learners are supported to achieve challenging and aspirational outcomes in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated Safeguarding, Behaviour & Attendance Worker to join our dedicated team.
As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will work across the school to support students and families on a range of issues including safeguarding, attendance and behaviour. This position requires experience of working with children, parents/carers and other professionals as well as knowledge and experience of safeguarding referral processes, behaviour management and attendance protocols.
For this non-classroom based role, you will provide pastoral, emotional and practical support to students and families, helping to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, support emotional regulation and promote positive outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Working with the Senior Leadership and Management Team, you will devise and implement intervention strategies to improve safeguarding, attendance and behaviour outcomes across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and an integral part of the safeguarding team.
- Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Attendance at and report sharing for meetings (eg LAC reviews, Early Help meetings, Care Team meetings).
- Provide support for students experiencing emotional, social or behavioural challenges.
- Plan and deliver interventions to support emotional regulation, resilience and wellbeing.
- Work directly with families to identify and reduce barriers to education.
- Promote positive attendance and punctuality through early intervention and support.
- Conduct home visits where appropriate.
- Support students and families during times of crisis, anxiety or dysregulation.
- Promote positive relationships between home and school.
- Develop opportunities for parents and carers to share experiences, access information and engage with school life.
This new and exciting role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact not only on the lives of students but also on their family and the wider school community by developing meaningful engagement opportunities for families and parents / carers.
The school is committed to investing in our staff and developing expertise in specialist SEND practice. We offer high quality CPD opportunities on a regular basis and opportunities to work alongside and learn from therapists and other multi disciplinary professionals. You will have access to accredited training where appropriate and regular instructional coaching and processional dialogue. There are also opportunities to contribute to whole school improvement.
Applicants will be expected to show they have researched the school, its designation, cohort groups, specialist provision groups and the safeguarding, attendance and behaviour policies.
Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged through Sandra Stephenson, Head’s PA, on (0191) 4898949 or email sstephenson5@epinay.org
Epinay School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Friday 23 October 2026.
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- £34,811 per year