As a DDSL, you will be an important part of our school community, supporting colleagues, pupils and families and helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every student. Key aspects of the role include: Child Protection Support pupils and parents of children on Child Protection Plans and implement all aspects of the academy's Child Protection procedures and protocols under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Early Intervention and External Services

To act as Lead Professional in EHAP meetings and to attend other external meetings e.g. Child In Need/CP core group or Case conferences and other multi agency meetings under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Transition - supporting transition visits/plans and gathering Yr 6 safeguarding information.
School Health Nurse referrals and other External agency referrals.
CMOPS - Daily monitor and action/tasks at the discretion of the DSL.
Alerting parents to patterns of absence and use a solution focussed approach to implementing support plans via SAM
Liaise with the attendance officer on a weekly basis to discuss attendance progress and send out attendance warning letters for students close to PA category
Chair School Attendance Meetings in line with the attendance policy and in conjunction with the Attendance Officer. Agree targets with parents/carers to improve attendance and inform them of the legal requirements, and process for continued unauthorised absences.
Personalise Individual Health Care plans (IHCP's), for those students with mental health or medical issues that impede attendance to ensure that all possible barriers are removed to non-attendance.
Implementing the Academy's pick-up transport service when required.
Attending home visits for attendance or welfare support.
Completing all attendance documentation in line with the Local Authority's' procedures / Greenshaw procedures including any relevant referral forms for the PLC or other alternative providers.
Attending and supporting subsequent attendance review meetings, with Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead and Educational Welfare Officer.
Collating/completing, reviewing and updating 'attendance snapshots' for all students who are in the persistent absence category.
Alerting and liaising with social workers and other agencies of absence for CIN/CP/EHAP/Family Plus students.
To provide support to the Heads of Key Stages in all matters concerning the wellbeing, safety, behaviour and attendance of their students.
To develop positive relationships with parents, liaising with parents regarding all aspects of pastoral care and safeguarding.
Coaching/Mentoring targeted students to remove barriers to learning.
Facilitating social skills intervention workshops for targeted students.
Work with SEN team to support vulnerable students
On call support as requested by line managers / SLT.
To actively promote positive behaviour throughout the Academy in line with the school behaviour policy.
Assist the Behaviour Lead or SLT in removing students from classrooms whose behaviour is a concern as requested by line manager / SLT.

Previous experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Desirable)
Experience in Safeguarding/Pastoral support or relevant work with young people in one of a range of fields such as education, youth work, health and social work.
Understanding of Safeguarding, attendance behavioural policies and their implementation.
Experience of supporting vulnerable children and awareness of relevant legislation.
Experience of working in a school environment
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, members of the public and other relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrate a proven ability to communicate effectively including report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to present findings in a clear and concise format.
Ability to cope with verbal or physical aggression
Experience of leading/ attending professional meetings e.g. EHAP, Attendance reviews and Social Care.
Able to work calmly under pressure and withstand stress.
Able to demonstrate empathy; to be supportive, patient and caring and be able to manage potentially volatile situations.
High levels of professional integrity.

At Yate Academy, we know that outstanding schools rely on talented people in every role, not just in the classroom.

Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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