Student Welfare Co-ordinator

We are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. We require a Student Welfare Co-ordinator to work term time only, 3 days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

You would report to the Assistant Headteacher and be working as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote the welfare and well-being of students by ensuring good behaviour and the provision of a safe environment. Promoting very high standards of safeguarding by working directly with all stakeholders, including students, staff, parents and external agencies.

The Abbey School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016 and December 2022.

Main purpose

The Student Welfare Co-ordinator Main Duties:-

• To work as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote a safe and calm school environment



• To be a Deputy DSL and undertake any responsibilities associated with that role; attending multi-professional meetings or completing referrals to Children's Services



• To signpost parents to parenting course opportunities if appropriate



• To work with families as and when needed to support their children



• Help to improve student attendance and late arrivals



• To listen and offer support to students on problems, issues and concerns. Give the student a forum to talk about worries in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. Provide emotional support and strengthen self-esteem.



• To assist the Pastoral Support Team in maintaining good behaviour across the school, To complete Early Help Assessments in line with the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership



• To undertake Graded Care Profile assessments



• To represent the views of the school at Safeguarding/Child Protection meetings/Child In Need meetings as directed by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)



• To work within an Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework



• To attend and participate in training to ensure professional development and competence


The Student Welfare Co-ordinator will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the WMAT staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Student Welfare Co-ordinator will carry out. The postholder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and competence of the post, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.