Safeguarding, Attendance and Family Support Assistant

Leycroft Academy, Birmingham, B33 9UE

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time, 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £27,362 - £33,838

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of completing Early Help assessments of a child’s needs that identifies needs and informs Intervention

Able to identify issues that require escalation to theSafeguarding, Attendance and Family Support Lead in line with the School Safeguarding Protocol and the Right Help Right Time guidance to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and their families.

The ability to follow instructions from the Designated/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and also show initiative and work independently

To make effective contributions to the team as appropriate

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and their families and empathise with their needs

The experience of and the ability to deal positively with children and parents

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to

Ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, child protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities

Experience of working with children with autism in a specialist setting orexperience

Experience working with pupils with social emotional and mental health needs

Experience of working with children relevant to the cohort and age-range of the school

Experience of supporting pupils achievement, social, emotional development and well-being

The ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders, including parents/carers and other professionals.

Confident in the use of ICT

Familiar with analysing behaviour data and recognising trends and implementing interventions.

A good knowledge of relevant management information and recording systems i.e. Bromcom, and CPOMS Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures and how to implement these within a school setting

An understanding of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection

The ability to presently confidently and competently at meetings or training sessions

The ability to use data effectively to monitor, analyse and report on progress

A willingness to complete any relevant training required

To participate in development and training opportunities

Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
• Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and MyPerks
• Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• Staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Policies being developed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause
• Staff recognition – awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Leycroft Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leycroft Academy website
• Email address: k.matharoo@agency.fet.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leycroft-academy

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