Safeguarding Support Assistant

About Us

At North Star Community Trust we are deeply committed to transforming children and young people by providing an enriching and inspiring educational experience, with a mission to inspire them to thrive both academically and socially, and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. Our four academies serve over 2,600 pupils, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect and high achievement.

We are very proud of the linguistic, social and cultural diversity of the families that we serve and we take an active role in our community. Our aim is to provide every child at North Star Community Trust with an enriching, real and relevant educational experience so that they fulfil their potential. Our curriculum is one that develops the whole child: the personal, intra-personal, scholastic, societal and global. We are committed to giving each child the best education inspiring their love of learning and curiosity about the world around them.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for Safeguarding Support Assistant has arisen within the Central Safeguarding Team.

 Working as an intricate part of the team, the successful candidate will be providing general admin and operational support to the safeguarding team. Therefore, excellent IT, communication and organisational skills are essential. You will be able to manage a complex workload with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

Our pledge is to offer a caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff:

• North Star Wellbeing Scheme, covering a range of healthcare cover and benefits
• Career pathways and leadership development
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Promote manageable workloads and support a healthy work life balance
• Generous pension scheme
• Subsidised lunches in our canteen
• Cycle scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Many other perks and discounts

How To Apply

If you are eager to contribute to our Trust culture and vision, Apply Now!

Submit your application by 12pm on 21st February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Please note we do not accept CVs and you must apply via our Trust website.

Safeguarding Statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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