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Designated Safeguarding Lead - Belong School Devon
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £38,604.00 - £46,792.00 Annually (Actual)
Make safeguarding the foundation of everything we do. Start Date: 1st January 2027 At Belong School Devon, safeguarding is about more than policies and procedures. It is about creating a culture in which every young person feels safe, understood, valued and able to thrive. We are seeking an experienced, committed and compassionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to lead and develop safeguarding and child protection across our specialist school. This is an important leadership role for someone who combines strong professional judgement and safeguarding expertise with the ability to build trusting relationships, influence practice and ensure that every child receives the protection and support they need. Our pupils have special educational needs and may have experienced significant barriers to learning, difficult life experiences or challenges in trusting adults and services. We need a leader who understands the importance of trauma-informed, relational practice and who can work effectively with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies. About the role As DSL, you will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that safeguarding is embedded in the school’s culture and informs everyday practice. You will work closely with all members of the leadership team, all school staff, families and external professionals to ensure that concerns are identified promptly, responded to effectively and followed through to the right outcome. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the school’s safeguarding and child protection arrangements in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education. Acting as the school’s designated lead for safeguarding concerns, referrals, case management and liaison with relevant external agencies. Providing advice, guidance and support to staff on safeguarding concerns, thresholds, professional curiosity and appropriate action. Ensuring safeguarding records are accurate, timely, secure and maintained to a high standard. Develop and maintain a strong safeguarding culture in which staff feel confident to raise concerns, challenge appropriately and act in the best interests of pupils. Leading safeguarding training, supervision, monitoring and quality assurance, identifying themes and areas for improvement. Working collaboratively with families, social care, health professionals, local authorities and other partner agencies. Leading and supporting the school safeguarding team comprised of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, ensuring clear responsibilities and effective cover. Contributing to strategic leadership, school improvement and the wider development of provision for vulnerable pupils. Reporting to proprietors and providing safeguarding information when required About you We are looking for someone who: Has substantial experience of safeguarding and child protection, including managing complex cases involving vulnerable children and young people. Has the knowledge, confidence and professional judgement to make timely, proportionate safeguarding decisions. Understands the safeguarding needs of children with SEND and the importance of trauma-informed, relational approaches. Can lead and influence colleagues at all levels, building confidence, consistency and accountability across the school. Is confident working with families and multi-agency professionals, including in challenging or sensitive circumstances. Can analyse safeguarding information, identify patterns and use evidence to improve practice. Is calm, resilient, organised and able to manage competing priorities while keeping the needs of children at the centre of every decision. Is committed to continuous professional development and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding practice. Is keen to engage fully with continuing professional development and the ongoing enhancement of safeguarding skills, knowledge and best practice. You will need to meet the current statutory requirements for the DSL role, including the relevant safeguarding training and experience. Why join Belong School Devon? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need adults to be consistent, thoughtful and determined in keeping them safe. You will join a team that recognises the importance of relationships, inclusion and understanding each young person’s individual needs. You will have the opportunity to shape safeguarding practice, strengthen professional confidence and help ensure that safeguarding is not simply a responsibility held by a few people, but a shared commitment across the whole school. We are looking for someone who will bring both expertise and humanity to the role: someone who can provide clear direction when situations are difficult, support colleagues to make good decisions and ensure that the voice, safety and wellbeing of every pupil remain central. Safeguarding and safer recruitment Belong School Devon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information where applicable, verification of qualifications and employment history, references and other checks required for the role. Safeguarding Statement Belong Learning CIC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Belong Learning CIC ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Closing Date : Midnight, Fri 20th Nov, 2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant - Brixham C of E Primary School (Ace Academies)
- South West, Torbay, Devon, South Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £14,726 per annum
The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence. We are truly collaborative, and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals. We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools. Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all. We have a vacancy within our support team for an SEN Teaching Assistant, the position is to support children with specialist additional needs, although there may be occasions when the TA would support guided group work. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate, for Trinity Church of England Primary School who: Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the class teacher to support a child 1:1 across all areas of the curriculum Will be responsible for ensuring the child has full access to the national curriculum and will use a range of strategies to ensure the child makes progress Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school Responsible for working with an individual pupil and with small groups Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to solutions with integrity and compassion Will have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve Applicants must be comfortable working in a Church School environment, for example, be comfortable with the worship programme, be open to faith issues discussed, and at all times uphold the Christian ethos and distinctiveness as exemplified by the Church of England’s ‘Vision for Education’ document. Applications are very welcome from those of the Christian faith as well as other major World faiths - and of none. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. For further information, please email Andrea Johnson HR Advisor andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school directly to arrange on 01392 790151. An application and equal opportunities form is available to download from our website https://www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk . *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged Closing date: 9am on Friday, 20th November 2026. Interview date to be arranged.
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Learning Mentor - Acorn Alternative Provision
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £25,045 - £27,045
Job Opportunity at Acorn Alternative Provision Exeter, based at Belmont Exeter Are you a Christian who is passionate about helping disadvantaged young people grow and overcome barriers, and are excited about the difference the Church can make? Acorn Alternative Provision in Exeter are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Mentor , who will bring a blend of relational and learning support skills, along with the values of a living and active Christian faith, to help us deliver excellent alternative education. This role would suit an existing youth worker or someone working in education in a teaching, learning support, or behaviour support role. Full-time position (37.5 hours per week during school term times, with 13 weeks paid holiday and flexible working arrangements on Wednesdays) Salary: £25,045 - £27,045 Permanent contract Starting 4th January Closing date for applications: Sunday 29th November 2026 Job Description and Person Specification on our website - www.acornap.org.uk/vacancies
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