Safeguarding/Pastoral Assistant

Sheringham Community Primary School, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8UH

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale D, £13.47-£13.68 per hour (£25,989-£26,403 FTE)

Safeguarding/Pastoral Assistant job summary

Tel:  01263 823848 

Email:  office@sheringhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk  

 

• Salary – Scale D, £13.47-£13.68 per hour (£25,989-£26,403 FTE) 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 20.5 hours per week (days to be worked are somewhat flexible) 
• Term time plus one week 
• Required for 1 September 2026 

 

We are a large school on the North Norfolk Coast. Our children are caring and inclusive and our staff are proactive and forward thinking. 

 

We are looking to employ a safeguarding / pastoral assistant to work alongside the designated safeguarding lead / HT in supporting the children and families at our school. The role will involve meeting children, families and outside agencies.  It will also include organising and running EHAP/ School Lead Plan meetings and ensuring safeguarding systems are maintained to the highest standards. Full training will be given where required. 

 

Applicants should have: 

• A positive, calm, patient and warm manner. 
• A child-centred approach. 
• A passion for helping children and families of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their full potential. 
• Confidence in working with families and outside agencies. 
• The ability to challenge and accept challenge. 
• Great communication skills. 
• A strong sense of teamwork. 
• A flexible, proactive and positive outlook. 
• At least a relevant NVQ Level 2. 
• Resilience and empathy. 
• Good admin and clerical skills – proficiency in word, excel and email. 
• Experience of working with a range of primary aged children. 
• A sense of humour! 

 

We are proud of our nurturing and inclusive approach to all of the children in our care.  It is important that the individual needs of our children are met sensitively and appropriately. 

 

How to apply 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Please complete the application form and return it to - office@sheringhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk 

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply.  This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. 

 

Closing date:    12 June 2026 

Interview date:     w/c   22 June 2026 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sheringham Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 416 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sheringham Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sheringham-community-primary-school

A vibrant 2-form entry Primary School on the beautiful North Norfolk coast.

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