Safeguarding Keyworker

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Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Newham PRUs is a high-achieving of two Pupil Referral Units delivering transformative, trauma-informed education. We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our multi-disciplinary team. In this dual-focus role, you will act as a vital link between safeguarding welfare and statutory attendance compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a primary point of contact for safeguarding concerns, managing a caseload of students and providing targeted in-class interventions.
• Act as the main interface between the school and Borough Attendance Leads.
• Coordinate statutory attendance data (including persistent absence reports) for the borough, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Monitor and audit attendance registers to ensure coding aligns strictly with DfE regulations and borough expectations.
• Prepare legal documentation for Fixed Penalty Notices or prosecution cases, representing the provision as required.
• Work alongside SEN, Pastoral, and Outreach teams to ensure student safety and well-being are prioritised.

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy
• Experience of Safeguarding/Welfare in education
• Knowledge of DfE Attendance Coding & Regulations

Desirable:

• Level 3 in Youth Work or related field
• Experience in Social Work or Youth Sector
• Experience with legal documentation relating to attendance

Closing & Interview Dates

• Closing Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
• Interviews: Thursday 26th March 2026

Contact: For further information, please reach out to Lisa Knight (lisa.knight@prus.newham.sch.uk) or Yasmine Dhillon (yasmine.dhillon@prus.newham.sch.uk).